HLTH 331 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Describe the appropriate medical nutrition therapy for a patient with type 2 diabetes in
terms of CARBOHYDRATE intake - Answer -
Define and describe the characteristics of the DASH diet. What components of this diet
aid in lowering blood pressure? - Answer -What is it? : The DASH diet eating plan is a
diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy. It also includes mostly whole
grains; lean meats, fish and poultry; nuts and beans. It is high fiber and low to moderate
in fat. It is a plan that follows US guidelines for sodium content, along with vitamins and
minerals.
- Provides more fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium than the typical American
diet
- Limits red meats, sweets, sugar containing beverages, saturated fat (7kcals) and
cholesterol (150 mg daily) and is beneficial for reducing CHD risk
Reduce dietary sodium intake to less than 1500 mg of sodium (less than 4 g) a day
sodium restriction lowers blood pressure
List the 5 food groups as illustrated in the ChooseMyPlate.gov graphic. List 2 examples
of foods that are included in each food group - Answer -(FGVPD)
Fruits, Grains, Vegetables, Protein, Dairy
What are the 6 classes of nutrients - Answer -carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins,
minerals and water
-Define "Nutrient Density". - Answer -Food that is high in nutrients but relatively low in
calories.
Define "energy density". - Answer -amount of energy (or calories) per gram of food.
Lower energy density foods provide fewer calories per gram of food - this means that
you can have satisfying portions of these foods with a relatively low calorie content.
What are the 6 components of an ideal diet - Answer -adequacy
Calorie control
Balance
moderation
nutrient density
Variety
A healthy eating pattern includes: - Answer -A variety of vegetables from all of the
subgroups—dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy, and other
, Fruits, especially whole fruits Grains, at least half of which are whole grains Fat-free or
low-fat dairy, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or fortified soy beverages A variety of
protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and
peas), and nuts, seeds, and soy products Oils
A healthy eating pattern limits: - Answer -Saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars,
and sodium
Consume less than__ percent of calories per day from added sugars - Answer -10
Consume less than __ percent of calories per day from saturated fats - Answer -10
Consume less than _____milligrams (mg) per day of sodium - Answer -2300
If alcohol is consumed, it should be consumed in moderation—up to ____ drink per day
for women and up to ____ drinks per day for men—and only by adults of legal drinking
age - Answer -2
-A client wants to know the best place to find nutrition information. What do you tell him?
- Answer -Look at the nutrient label,
it contains product-specific information (serving size, calories, and nutrient information).
The bottom part (see #5 on the sample label below) contains a footnote with Daily
Values (DVs) for 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diets.
Give 3 examples of food portions that would be equal 15 grams of carbohydrate for use
in carbohydrate counting. 1 portion = 15 grams. Example-1 portion of honey = 1 tbsp
=15 grams - Answer -cubed mango (1/2 cup); extra small banana (4 oz) ; 2.5 cup raw
broccoli
Describe 3 DIETARY features of the TLC plan that you would recommend to help a
patient manage his or her coronary heart disease that does NOT include
RESTRICTING SATURATED FAT or RESTRICTING DIETARY CHOLESTEROL -
Answer -*eating more plant sterols
*eating more soluble fibers
*omega 3's
*include more monosaccharides and polysaccharides in place of saturated fats
True/false: People should avoid eating snacks between meals. Explain why/why not. -
Answer -False, depending on what diet you have it does not make a difference
If on Insulin, make sure insulin covers snack you eat
True/false: People should limit their intake of fruit because it contains too much sugar.
Explain why/why not. - Answer -False, they are nutrient dense do not count to added
sugar guidelines
Describe the appropriate medical nutrition therapy for a patient with type 2 diabetes in
terms of CARBOHYDRATE intake - Answer -
Define and describe the characteristics of the DASH diet. What components of this diet
aid in lowering blood pressure? - Answer -What is it? : The DASH diet eating plan is a
diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy. It also includes mostly whole
grains; lean meats, fish and poultry; nuts and beans. It is high fiber and low to moderate
in fat. It is a plan that follows US guidelines for sodium content, along with vitamins and
minerals.
- Provides more fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium than the typical American
diet
- Limits red meats, sweets, sugar containing beverages, saturated fat (7kcals) and
cholesterol (150 mg daily) and is beneficial for reducing CHD risk
Reduce dietary sodium intake to less than 1500 mg of sodium (less than 4 g) a day
sodium restriction lowers blood pressure
List the 5 food groups as illustrated in the ChooseMyPlate.gov graphic. List 2 examples
of foods that are included in each food group - Answer -(FGVPD)
Fruits, Grains, Vegetables, Protein, Dairy
What are the 6 classes of nutrients - Answer -carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins,
minerals and water
-Define "Nutrient Density". - Answer -Food that is high in nutrients but relatively low in
calories.
Define "energy density". - Answer -amount of energy (or calories) per gram of food.
Lower energy density foods provide fewer calories per gram of food - this means that
you can have satisfying portions of these foods with a relatively low calorie content.
What are the 6 components of an ideal diet - Answer -adequacy
Calorie control
Balance
moderation
nutrient density
Variety
A healthy eating pattern includes: - Answer -A variety of vegetables from all of the
subgroups—dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy, and other
, Fruits, especially whole fruits Grains, at least half of which are whole grains Fat-free or
low-fat dairy, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or fortified soy beverages A variety of
protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and
peas), and nuts, seeds, and soy products Oils
A healthy eating pattern limits: - Answer -Saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars,
and sodium
Consume less than__ percent of calories per day from added sugars - Answer -10
Consume less than __ percent of calories per day from saturated fats - Answer -10
Consume less than _____milligrams (mg) per day of sodium - Answer -2300
If alcohol is consumed, it should be consumed in moderation—up to ____ drink per day
for women and up to ____ drinks per day for men—and only by adults of legal drinking
age - Answer -2
-A client wants to know the best place to find nutrition information. What do you tell him?
- Answer -Look at the nutrient label,
it contains product-specific information (serving size, calories, and nutrient information).
The bottom part (see #5 on the sample label below) contains a footnote with Daily
Values (DVs) for 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diets.
Give 3 examples of food portions that would be equal 15 grams of carbohydrate for use
in carbohydrate counting. 1 portion = 15 grams. Example-1 portion of honey = 1 tbsp
=15 grams - Answer -cubed mango (1/2 cup); extra small banana (4 oz) ; 2.5 cup raw
broccoli
Describe 3 DIETARY features of the TLC plan that you would recommend to help a
patient manage his or her coronary heart disease that does NOT include
RESTRICTING SATURATED FAT or RESTRICTING DIETARY CHOLESTEROL -
Answer -*eating more plant sterols
*eating more soluble fibers
*omega 3's
*include more monosaccharides and polysaccharides in place of saturated fats
True/false: People should avoid eating snacks between meals. Explain why/why not. -
Answer -False, depending on what diet you have it does not make a difference
If on Insulin, make sure insulin covers snack you eat
True/false: People should limit their intake of fruit because it contains too much sugar.
Explain why/why not. - Answer -False, they are nutrient dense do not count to added
sugar guidelines
