REGIS NU-629 EXAM 2 2024
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Implementation of the Dietary Guidelines Through MyPlate - ANSWERS-50%
fruits and vegetables; 25% each of grains and protein and a smaller circle for dairy
products
QUESTION 2
What do obesogenic environments, the Robert Wood Johnson Research Network
to Prevent Obesity project in Latino's, the Choose MyPlate Initiative; and the
Social-Ecological Model all have in common? - ANSWERS-Intended to target
diverse groups to encourage healthier meals by taking into account special needs
and cultural backgrounds.
QUESTION 3
Alcohol should be consumed in moderation and is defined as - ANSWERS-up to
one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men - only adults of legal
age
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QUESTION 4
Excessive drinking is defined as - ANSWERS-binge drinking (4 or more drinks for
women and 5 or more drinks for men within about 2 hours); heavy drinking (8 or
more drinks a week for women and 15 or more drinks a week for men); and any
drinking by pregnant women or those under 21 years of age—has no benefits.
QUESTION 5
The American Diabetic Association published nutritional recommendations and
interventions for the primary prevention of diabetes. Their recommended changes
for moderate weight loss for adults and adolescents at risk for Type 2 DM includes
the following: - ANSWERS-Reduction of calories and intake of dietary fats;
Regular physical activity (30 minutes/day or 2.5hrs/week of aerobic exercise); &
Encouragement of foods containing whole grains & a greater intake of low-
glycemic index foods rich in fiber (at least 25g of dietary fiber/100 kcal for women
and 38g for men daily)
QUESTION 6
What is undernutrition? Who is at risk? - ANSWERS-iron& calcium deficiency in
children/youth; eating disorders in young white and Hispanic females; weight loss
in elderly
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QUESTION 7
What is the most common nutritional deficiency and it is associated with multiple
health problems? - ANSWERS-Iron deficiency
QUESTION 8
The most commonly performed human behaviors are: _______________,
_________________, and ____________________________. - ANSWERS-
eating; drinking; making food choices
QUESTION 9
Homeostasis and allostasis - what is the difference? - ANSWERS-Maintain the
internal body systems for survival versus those that maintain balance in body
systems
QUESTION 10
Children developing coping mechanisms for stress early and they often become life
long patterns. What are the stressors frequently identified by children? -
ANSWERS-Feeling sick; having nothing to do; being alone; family fighting; not
having enough money to spend; being pressured to get good grades; and feeling
left out of the group.
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Implementation of the Dietary Guidelines Through MyPlate - ANSWERS-50%
fruits and vegetables; 25% each of grains and protein and a smaller circle for dairy
products
QUESTION 2
What do obesogenic environments, the Robert Wood Johnson Research Network
to Prevent Obesity project in Latino's, the Choose MyPlate Initiative; and the
Social-Ecological Model all have in common? - ANSWERS-Intended to target
diverse groups to encourage healthier meals by taking into account special needs
and cultural backgrounds.
QUESTION 3
Alcohol should be consumed in moderation and is defined as - ANSWERS-up to
one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men - only adults of legal
age
END OF
PAGE 1
,REGIS NU-629 EXAM 2 2024
QUESTION 4
Excessive drinking is defined as - ANSWERS-binge drinking (4 or more drinks for
women and 5 or more drinks for men within about 2 hours); heavy drinking (8 or
more drinks a week for women and 15 or more drinks a week for men); and any
drinking by pregnant women or those under 21 years of age—has no benefits.
QUESTION 5
The American Diabetic Association published nutritional recommendations and
interventions for the primary prevention of diabetes. Their recommended changes
for moderate weight loss for adults and adolescents at risk for Type 2 DM includes
the following: - ANSWERS-Reduction of calories and intake of dietary fats;
Regular physical activity (30 minutes/day or 2.5hrs/week of aerobic exercise); &
Encouragement of foods containing whole grains & a greater intake of low-
glycemic index foods rich in fiber (at least 25g of dietary fiber/100 kcal for women
and 38g for men daily)
QUESTION 6
What is undernutrition? Who is at risk? - ANSWERS-iron& calcium deficiency in
children/youth; eating disorders in young white and Hispanic females; weight loss
in elderly
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QUESTION 7
What is the most common nutritional deficiency and it is associated with multiple
health problems? - ANSWERS-Iron deficiency
QUESTION 8
The most commonly performed human behaviors are: _______________,
_________________, and ____________________________. - ANSWERS-
eating; drinking; making food choices
QUESTION 9
Homeostasis and allostasis - what is the difference? - ANSWERS-Maintain the
internal body systems for survival versus those that maintain balance in body
systems
QUESTION 10
Children developing coping mechanisms for stress early and they often become life
long patterns. What are the stressors frequently identified by children? -
ANSWERS-Feeling sick; having nothing to do; being alone; family fighting; not
having enough money to spend; being pressured to get good grades; and feeling
left out of the group.
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