JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022/2023 SCORE A+

32 year old at a "normal" pregnancy weight. What is the recommended amount of total weight gain? - 25 to 35 pounds 71 year old resident may give one reason for her current health status of malnutrition as? - " I just don't have an appetite" A 79 year old client has been admitted to a long tern care facility that follows a liberal diet approach. The client has a long history of high cholesterol and desire a low cholesterol diet. How might the nurse respond? - Malnutrition is a greater threat than hypercholesteolemia A client with a BMI of 31.8 needs counseling for decrease calorie intake. What would be the best level of caloric intake for the client? - 1200 to 1600 cal / day A liberal diet approach is a holistic approach toward meeting clients nutritional needs. This approach take into consideration what? - individual personal goals, risk to benefit ratio A person having difficulty with nausea and vomiting may consider doing what? - Eat frequent, small snacks of dry carbohydrates. A reason why a family may be putting on weight after a recent move and change in environment may be? - Weight gain can develop when exposure to an obesogenic environment occurs A woman who is below the normal weight range should gain how much weight during pregnancy? - 28 to 40 pounds Active 15 year old boy calorie consumption to maintain his weight? - 2800 calories All young clients who are not in healthy weight range should be evaluated for what risks? - Behavior risks Medical risks Along with weight reduction, what vitamins are recommended to help with bone health? - Vitamin C As the clinic nurse, what should be recommended to decrease the discomfort of heartburn? - Eat small, frequent meals. At what age does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that juices be introduced into the diets of infants? - Not before 6 months of age By what age does milk become a major source of nutrients for the child? - 12 months Cheese fits into MYPLATE for older adults where? - proteins Client is a 69 year old male who is moderately active. What is the recommended calorie per day intake? - 2200 cal/ day Compared with those of pregnancy, what are the recommended dietary allowances during lactation? - Lower for iron During a well- child visit, the nurse determines the BMI and reviews the foods records to evaluate for which of the following? - Adequacy of intake. Foods that are eaten in adequate amounts for a school aged child? - Fruits, grains, dairy For a woman who is obese at conception, the recommended total weight gain should be a minimum of what? - 11 pounds Formula feeding mothers should be aware that? - Formulas made in the United states have minimum nutrient requirements that are more than the nutrient amount provided in breast milk Herbal supplements are not recommended to be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Why? - They have potential of crossing the placental barrier How do many children eat in todays society? - Obtain a significant portion of their calories from sweetened beverages. Get one third of their calories from snacks. skip breakfast. How long does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for an infant? - The first 6 months How long is a 65 year old make approximately expected to live? - 19.2 years How many calories per day deficit would you need to produce a 1 pound weight loss per week? - 500 calories