Hunger and food security Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU C787 OA Test When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? Correct answer- RDA's expanded into several DRI categories What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? Correct answer- Food labeling must include info about them. They differ depending on age and gender. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Correct answer- Serving size A ...

TEST BANK FOR WILLIAMS’ BASIC NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY 16TH EDITION BY NIX COMPLETE CHAPTER 1-22 (2024/2025) Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a community would assist in which of the following? a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020 b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population c. Improving Medicare reimbursement claims d. Providing access to primary health care services ANS: A Healthy People 20...

Cultural Awareness - ANSWER :Self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward other cultures. An in-depth exploration of one's own cultural/ethnic background. Cultural competence in nursing consists of four principles. - ANSWER Care is designed for the specific client. Care is based on the uniqueness of the person's culture and includes cultural norms and values. Care includes self-employment strategies to facilitate client decision making to improve health behaviors. Care is ...

Which of the following indicators is the most practical parameter for screening nutrition status in elderly clients? a. Weight change b. Serum albumin level c. Triceps skinfold thickness d. 24-hour dietary recall record a. Weight change Answer (a) is the correct answer because in older clients, unintentional weight loss is associate with increased risk of depression, infection, overall poor nutrition status, and mortality. Answer (b) is not the correct answer because it is less prac...

Mental Health FINAL EXAM Study Guide 3 (NUR 2488) Questions and Answers. Mental Health FINAL EXAM Study Guide – A 1 EBP (evidence based practice) Using the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, & patient preferences to make clinical decisions The 5 A’s of integrating best evidence into clinical practices includes: Asking Acquiring Appraising Applying Assessing The mental health recovery model is one of helping people with psychiatric disabilities effectively manage...

TEST BANK FOR WILLIAMS’ BASIC NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY 16TH EDITION BY NIX – COMPLETE CHAPTER 1-22 (2024/2025) Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a community would assist in which of the following? a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020 b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population c. Improving Medicare reimbursement claims d. Providing access to primary health care services ANS: A Healthy Peopl...

Name of group that studies food security in developing countries Answer- Economic Research Service what does amdr stand for Answer- acceptable macronutrient dietary range AMDR Recommendations, fat? Answer- 20-35% of daily calories should come from fat AMDR Recommendations, protein? Answer- 10-35% of daily calories should come from protein DRI FOR PROTEIN Answer- 0.8G/KG (APPROX 60G/DAY) LDL levels should be below ______ Answer- 120 mg/dl Cholesterol intake should be limited to ______ per...

Wellness a lifestyle that enhances our level of health Health the merging and balancing of five physical and psychologic dimensions: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual. Nutrition the study of essential nutrients and the processes by which nutrients are used by the body. Wellness dimensions Physical Health Intellectual health Emotional Health Social Health Spiritual Health Environmental Health Health promotion consists of strategies used...

NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING. What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Dopamine --CORRECT ANSWER-- decrease: Parkinson's disease, depression increase: Schizophrenia, mania What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Norepinephrine -- CORRECT ANSWER-- decrease: depression increase: mania, anxiety states, schizophrenia What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of serotonin -...

NUR 2488 Mental Health Nursing Final Exam Latest Examination Study Guide 2023. Introduction in Psychiatric Nursing Basic Brain Anatomy- what do the different part of brain control? Hypothalamus? Neurons/ synapse- pg. 51 Hypothalamus: Regulates temperature, blood pressure, perspiration, libido, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms, such as sleep and wakefulness. Hypothalamic neurohormones, often called releasing hormones, direct the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland. ...