ASLMBCE Sect 5: nutrition (24%) Flashcards
With regards to Dietary guidelines for Americans, who issues them?
Dept of Agriculture and the Dept of Health and Human Services
With regards to Dietary guidelines for Americans, how frequently are they updated?
every 5 years
With regards to Dietary guidelines for Americans, What knowledge are they based on?
reommendations of Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)
With regards to Dietary guidelines for Americans, who comprises its advisory committee?
numerous experts from academia, government and industry
Outline the position of Dietary Guidelines for Americans on thee role of dairy
- listed as an essential component of the “My Plate”
- comprises 10% of calories consumed
- about half is consumed as fluid milk, half as cheese
(these are listed as limitations by the core text)
With regards to dairy, what is known about its association with CVD?
NO or a WEAK inverse (lower risk) relationship w/ CVD
With regards to dairy, what is known about its association with stroke?
mild inverse association (lower risk of stroke)
With regards to dairy, what is known about its association with diabetes?
yoghurt = mild inverse association (lower risk of dm)
Does replacement of full fat diary product w/ plant based or polyunsaturated fat products lead to a significantly lower risk of heart disease?
yes: significantly lowers risk (substitution analysis)
with regards to cardiovascular risk, what nutrients is dairy high in?
saturated fats and Na
What did prior studies show with regards to the effect of dairy on BP and diabetes?
moderate evidence that diary cosumption improves BP and lowers the risk of DM in adults
With regards to dairy, what does the evidence suggest in terms of health outcomes in women and children and what level of evidence is this?
- moderate evidence: improves bone health in children
- 1 glass (240ml) / day decr risk of fractures by 5% in Caucasian and Chinese women
- fortified diary can incr Bone Min Dens by about 0.7-1.8% over two years
What does evidence suggest with regards to assoc of dairy products and inflammation?
- yoghurt may have protective effect (OR 0.34)
- cheese increases plasma pro-infl. markers
With regards to eggs: what association does evidence suggest betw high egg consumption, CVD and DM
- high egg consumption (=3 or more a week); incr risk of diabetes, no assoc w. incr risk of CVD
What is the relationship between eggs and cholesterol
141-234 mg of cholesterol / egg;
- can increase LDL and HDL
- 2/3 of ppn = mild rise
- 1/3 of ppn = signif rise in LDL and HDL - HDL improves w/ egg consumption
What is the limit of daily cholesterol consumption in different editions of American Dietary Guidelines
2015-2020 NO limit (inadequate evidence)
2010 < 300mg/day
What are the most common over-consumed foods in US?
- added sugars / high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
- cholesterol
- saturated fats
- sodium
What are the foods high in sugars and HFCS
HFCS = High fructose corn syrup
candies, desserts, sugar-sweetened beverages, snack foods
What is the WHO RDD of sugar?
- max 10% of total consumed calories
- goal = 5% of tot cal (6 teaspoons or 24grm)/ day
- ideal = none
What is the current RDD for sugar of AHA?
What is the current US average of daily sugar consumption?
max 100cal (6 teasp.= 24grm)/ day for wom , children, teens
max 150 cal (9 teasp. = 36grm)/ day for men
US av. / day: 13%; 13 teaspoons (52grm)
Name top 5 sources of sugar in US diet
- sugar sweetened beverages: 47% of tot US sugar cal.
- snacks and sweets: 31%
- grain-based desserts: 8%
- other dessserts: 6%
- dairy desserts: 4%
NOTE: liquid calories contribute more sugar cal to American diet than any other category of food
What are the richest sources of cholesterol?
eggs, dairy, cheese, organ meats, shellfish and other meat, incl poultry and fish
Top 5 sources of cholesterol in US diet:
eggs 24.6 % of total US cholesterol chicken 12.5% beef 11% cheese 4.2% pork 3.9%
what are the richest sources of saturated fat?
all foods that have fat have a percentage of sat fat; highest conc are in: meats, diary, eggs, processed foods, oils (incl. palm and coconut)
name the foods with high saturated fat content (and define high sat fat content)
high in sat fat = 8 grm / serving of saturated fat
higher fat cuts if beef, pork and lamb, salami, saussages and other processed meats (3 oz), many fast foods (eg cheesburgers), coconut (1 oz dried), coconut oil (1 tablesp)
name foods moderately high in sat fats, and define mod-high sat. fat content
moderately high in sat fats = 4-7grm/serving whole milk (1 cup, 240ml), leaner meats, cheese (1oz or 28grm), other full fat diary, palm oil (1 tbsp or 15ml)
name examples of foods with 1 to 3 grm of sat fats per serving
nuts and seeds (1-2grm) avocado (apx 2grm) oils (1-2grm/tbsp) except coconut oil (15grm/tbsp) and palm oil (7grm/tbsp) egg (2grm) fish (1-3grm)
name the top 5 sources of sat fats in US
- burgers and sandwiches 19% (esp w/ meat, cheese or both)
- snacks and sweets 18%
- protein foods 15%
- diary 13%
- condiments, gravies, spreads and salad dressings 7%
name food groups richest in sodium
commercially prepared food: alm 50% of dietary salt intake from mixed dishes (burgers, sandwiches, tacos, rice, pasta and grain disches, pizza, meat, poultry and seafood soups)
top 5 sources of Na in US
mixed dishes 44% (definition by USDA Dietary Guidelines as burgers, sandwiches, tacos, rice, pasta, grain dishes: pizza; meat, poultry, seafood, soups) protein foods 14% grains 11% vegetables 11% sweets and snacks 8%
what is the RDD of sodium
2g or less
what is an easy way to keep the consumption of sodium within the RDD?
check the nutrition information if Na/ serving is less or equal to calories/ serving, then if someone is on a 2000 cal/ day diet this should be fine
easily achieved on whole plants foods diet (beware soy sauce and other high na content condiments/ pre-packaged foods)
What kind of foods are Trans fats found and what is their safe recommended daily dose?
- declared unsafe for human consumption by FDA ( should have been removed from foods by 2018)
- found in solidified plant oils,processed meats, some meats and diary products
what food gp is the highest in trans fats
snack foods, moderate: confections, dairy, oils, processed meat, red meat, reduced fat dairy, refined grains (flour, white rice, pasta)
top 5 sources of trans fats in the US
grain-based processed foods 40% animal products 21% margarine 17% french fries 8% potato/ corn chips and microwave popcorn 5%
Name the food groups highest in calories
fats and oils, confections, snack foods, processed meats
Name the food groups lowest in calories
whole vegetables, whole grains, whole fruits, legumes, herbs and spices, mushrooms, low-fat dairy
Top 5 sources of calories in the US
refined grain-based deserts (5.4%) of total cal. in diet non-whole grain breads 6% chicken 5.6% sweetened beverages 5.3% pizza 4.5%
list the most important under-consumed nutrients in the US and define what under-consumed means.
- under-consumed = at least 25% ppn not consuming in adequate amount
- Ca, Mg, K
- fiber
- vitamin A, C, D, E, K
List food groups 1. high in Ca (>20% of DV/ serving), 2. Moderately high in Ca (5-20% of DV / serving)
- High: dairy, some seeds (e.g. chia, poppy, sesamy), ca-fortified non-diary beverages, tofu (esp if made w/ Calcium sulphate)
- MOd.: almonds, beans, low oxalate dark greens, okra
DV = daily value
With regards to Ca, name, high content plant based sources, what affects their absorption and how does their absorption compare to Ca in dairy
- spinach, beet greens and swiss chard = very high in Ca but also high in oxalate, which limits the absorption of Ca
- 40-60% of Ca from low oxalate dark greens (e.g. kale, okra, bok choy) absorbed
- 32-34% of Ca from dairy absorbed
With regards to nutrients, what is considered to be 1. Hi 2. MOderate content per serving?
- high >20% of DV/ serving
- Moderately high 5-20% of DV / serving
DV = daily value
Name foods high (> 20% DV) in fiber
How many grams does this 20% of DV represent?
fiber only found in plants
high > 20% DV or >5grm): beans, split peas, lentils, avocado, bran cerals, rasberries, blackberries, peas, papaya, dried fruits, flaxseeds, some whole grains and whole wheat pasta
NAme foods that are moderately high (5-20% of DV / serving) in fiber
moderately high = 5-20% DV or 1.25-5 grm) : blueberries, strawberreis, most other fruit, most vegetable, grains, whole grain breasd, popcorn, muschrooms, nuts and seeds
Name foods high (> 20% DV) in magnesium
> 20% DV or 80mg: brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, amaranth, edamame, dark chocolate
Name foods that are moderately high (5-20% of DV / serving) in magnesium
5-20% dv: whole grains, dairy, red meat, processed meat, fish, peanuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, spinach, tofu, potatoes, some beans (black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans)
Name foods that are high (> 20% DV) in potassium
> 20%DV or 700mg: potatoes, adzuki beans, avocado, soybeans, black turtle beans, lim abeans, squash, yams, pantains, bamboo shoots, passion fruit
other concentrated sources that do not meet 20%: white beans, beet greens, dates
Name foods that are moderately high (5-20% DV) in potassium
5-20% DV: dairy, fish, legumes, musrooms, nuts, poultry, processed meats, vegetables, refined grains
Name foods that are high (> 20% DV) in vit A
sweet potato (561%), beef liver, spinach, raw carrots, cantalupe, red peppers, black eyed eas
Name foods that are moderately high (5-20% DV) in vitamin A
dairy, tomato juice, herring, fortified cereals, hard boiled eggs
Name foods that are 1. high (>20% DV) and 2. moderately high (5-20% DV) in vitamin C
- high: bock choy, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cantalupe, cauliflower, currants, citrus, fruits, daikom radishes, guava, kale, kiwi, mango, mustard greens, papaya, parsley, peas, pineapple, red pepper, strawberries, tomatoes, turnip greens
- mod high: most other vegetables and fruit
Name foods that are 1. high (>20% DV) and 2. moderately high (5-20% DV) in vitamin D
- high: high fat fish (e.g. salmon), fortified dairy and non-dairy milks, fortified fruit juices
- mod high: dairy (vit D added to milk in US), fortified margarines, large egg, beef liver, fortified cereals
what is the best source of vitamin D and what is the recommended dose?
sunlight: 5-30 min at least 2x/week, without sunscren, between 10am and 3pm
Name foods that are 1. high (>20% DV) and 2. moderately high (5-20% DV) in vitamin E
- high: sunflower seeds, oils (sunflower, safflower), almonds, hazelnuts
- mod high: peanut butter, corn oil, spinach, broccoli, avocados
Name foods that are 1. high (>20% DV) and 2. moderately high (5-20% DV) in vitamin K
- high: oils, snack foods, dark leafy vegetable, kiwi, dried prunes, avocado, broccoli, brussel sprouts, asparagus
- mod high: herbs and spices
Define nutrient - dense foods
have most “short-fall nutrients” w/ the least “over-consumed” nutrients (sugars, cholesterol, saturated fats, sodium)
What are the top nutrient-dense foods, based on nutrients per calorie?
listed in decreasing order:
- vegetables, incl. mushrooms
- herbs and spices (but eaten in very small quantities)
- fruits
- legumes
- whole grains
- nuts
- seeds
What are the top food groups to limit or avoid based on lack of nutrients and potential disease rpomoting components per calorie
listed in descending order:
- sugar-sweetened beverages
- processed meats
- fried foods
- processed snack foods w/ added fat, sugar, salt
- confections
- high fat dairy 9esp w/ added salt and sugar)
- red emats
- poultry
- eggs
- fish
- added fats and oils
- reduced fat dairy
- refined grains (white four, white rice and white pasta)
What are the general principles on food to consume?
- think holistically abotu the total profile; “FOOD PACKAGE” (e.g. diary excellent source of CA but also v. high in sat fats)
- “Is there a better source or package to get the same nutrients?”
- “Eat food, Not too much, mostly plants” (M. Pollan)
- food= unprocessed, natural, not too much = approp portion sizes, doesn’t need to be vegan/vegetarian but mostly plants - “Eat a rainbow every day”
What are helpful ways to identify wholefood?
- no list of ingredients
- can you visualize everything that was used to produce this food?
- generally the less processing, the more whole and the more nutricious
- check ingredients if: “nothing bad added, nothing good taken away” (M. Greger: How not to die)
Which institutions agree on mostly plant based recommendations as healthy eating, in the US
USDA (Dept of Agriculture), Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), Kaiser PErmanente, Harvard School of Public HEalth
Why is a nutritional assessment useful and who can perform it?
- Can be done a provider, w/ a f/u from registered dietitian or a RD in a collaborative team
- helps determine what the nutritional prescription should be
- helps create a pers database of pat. nutrit adequacies & needs to monitor
What are the elements of nutritional assessment?
ABCD A= anthropometric data B= biochemical data C= clinical assessment D dietary assessment
What does A represent in nutritional assessment and how do you assess it?
Anthropometric data:
- weight, height, BMI, waist circumference
- BMI
- bioelectrical impedance analysis (common, accuracy varies)
- hydrostatic underwater weighing ; uncommon, accurate
- caliper measuring: not accurate and NOT RECOM.
What are the 1. advantages and 2. limitations of BMI ?
- low cost and easy to calculate
- does not account for
- muscle and bone mass
- differences in body composition due to gender, race, ethnicity
- less valid for ppl under 20 and over 65
less precise for very short people
With reg to bioelectrical impedance analysis, what does it measure, what is it used for and what are its shortfalls
uses a small electrical signal to measure the amount of water w/in a pers body to assess its composition; calculates body fat percentage based on water measurements (dif water content in fat vs muscle)
common
accuracy variable
more accurate than BMI at measuring body fat `
What does B represent in nutritional assessment and how do you assess it?
B= biochemical data
- almost every lab test linked to nutritional status
- when evaluating lab work keep in mind pt’s hstory and current status, as well as effects of hydration and dehydration on lab values
- primary tests: Na, K, Hb, Hct, glucose, HbA1c, albumin, tot chol., LDL-C, HDL-C, TAGs
- secondary tests: vit D, B12, iron, ferritin
What does C represent in nutritional assessment and how do you assess it? (7 items)
C = clinical assessment
- age
- gender
- medical and surgical history
- activity level
- nutritional history
- (weight history; highs and lows, changes, at what wt did pat feel best)
- any hx of nutritional deficiencies, problems w/ mlabsorption or spec considerations (e.g. bariatric surg, Coeliac dis) - vital signs
- physical exam:
- condition of skin, nails, hair (dry, brittle?)
- muscle (fitness/ wasting)
- hydration status
What are some examples of conducting a dietary assessment as part of nutritional assessment of a patinet?
variety of q’s can be used, examples are:
1. daily intake of solids and liq.
2. 24 hr recall
3. three-day food recall
4. mini nutritional assessment of elderly
5. online and interactive individ dietary assessment tools
6. tracking apps
7. books
8. in-depth asses by dietitian
etc.
How is the 24-hr food recall conducted?
- ask pt whe he ate during the last 24 hrs
- usually a verbal interview
- to incr accuracy clarify:
- how was the food prepared (brold, baked, grileld etc.)
- how big was the portion?
- how often is that food/ drink consumed?
- did he eat any food, snacks, or beverages etw meals?
- drinks between or after meals?
- any desserts? sweets?
- was this a typical day? ; if not how did it differ?
- does his intake over weekends? if so how?
- any nutritional supplements used? (e.g. bars, shakes, pills, etc.) if so what and how much/ often?
How is the 3 day food recall conducted?
best if pat can catch a range of eating behaviours (e.g. workday vs weekend), good, bad, average day
- be specific about portion sizes, brand names, preparation methods, anuthing added to the food (sauces, condiments, sugar, salt), was it home made?
- often given as an assignent to bring to the next session
What is the mini nutritional assessment for the elderly conducted?
- validated nutrit screening
- 65 yo and older
- identifies malnurishment or risk thereof
What does D represent in nutritional assessment and how do you assess it?
D= dietary assessment
- components of pat current diet and beh drivers for food choices;
1. variety of questinnairs/ tools (recalls, apps, etc)
2. meal schedule, incl. TIMING, PLACE, ACTIVITIES during eating
3. social history, incl. fa structure, psychosicial factors, cultural/ relig. aspects; asses also: - financial ability/ food budget
- functional ability (ab to chew, intolerances, allergies)
- special dietary needs (renal failure, constipation, etc.)
4. emotions at times of eating
5. any food groups/ nutrients underconsmed?
6. any food groups/ nutrients overconsumed?
Highlights of a collaborative team approach to nutrit. assessment
- physical exam + basic nutrition assessment by a medical provider
- if indicated: f/u for comprehensive assess by RD (NB all complex patients should be referred)
Who constitutes a “complex” patient, requiring a comprehensive nutritional assessment by a registered dietitian, after basic nutrit assesm. by a provider?
COMPLEX PT = diabetes (T1/T2, gest), renal dis., CVD, COPD, weight do, bariatric surgery, cancer, compromised imm syst., food allergies, Gi do’s (e.g. coeliac, IBD, cirrhosis)
What is the role of medical provider / physician in nutritional assessment?
- obtain baseline history and physical examintion
- determine pat. RF’s and comorbidities
- create a framework for treatment:
- for most chronic conditions nutrition must be emohasised as the primary and often most effective treatment
- explain importance of nutrition specially in therms of pat current medical treatment and goals - lead an integrated care team
- help patients set short and long-term lifestyle and dietary goals
- oversee recommendations by dietician
What is the role of dietician in nutritional assessment?
- asssess and monitor nutritional status
- determine macronutrient and/ or micronutrient needs
- develp individualised meal plan
- coach pat tow pers goals w/ consideration of emdical hx
- track progress (e.g. impact on biomarkers)
- provide ongoing support and education
- provide medical nutrition therapy
Name major nutrition studies for nutrition recommendation for treatment of disease
- PORTFOLIO : HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
- DASH : HTN
- ORNISH for early dx’d prostate ca
- ORNISH for CAD
- LYON HEART STUDY (Mediteranian vs AHA diet)
- Esselstyn plant-based diet for CAD
- CHIP program amd diet for DIABETES
- VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN diets fro DIABETES
- many more