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Explain the purpose of MyPlate, describe functions and sources of nutrients, how to assist with measuring food intake, and describe special diets and between-meal snacks

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What is a Clear Liquid Diet?

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Food liquids at room temperature and clear or able to see through; non-irritating; non-gas forming; leave a small amount of residue

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What is a Full Liquid Diet?

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Food liquids at room temperature

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A patient needs a GI exam done, what type of diet should they follow to prepare for the examination?

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Clear liquid

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Patients who may have an acute illness, infection, nausea, and vomiting would benefit from what type of diet?

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Clear liquid

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A patient just had abdominal surgery, what diet may be prescribed?

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Clear liquid

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What is the “Use” of a clear liquid diet?

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After surgery; for acute illness, infection, nausea, and vomiting; and to prepare for GI exam

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A patient is progressing well on a clear liquid diet, the patient can now advance to what kind of diet?

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Full liquid

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T/F: A patient on a clear liquid diet can have water, tea, coffee, fruit juices without pulp, vegetable juices, and milk.

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FALSE: Clear liquid diet does not include vegetable juice and milk

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T/F: A clear liquid diet provides more flavor and nutrition compared to a full liquid diet.

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FALSE: Full liquid diet has more carbohydrates, is more protein pact, and vitamins.

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What liquids should you avoid on a clear liquid diet?

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Liquids with red coloring

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A patient is on a full liquid diet, they are allowed to consume: custards, eggnog, strained soups, strained fruit and vegetable juices and what else?

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Milk and milk-shakes; cooked cereals; plain ice cream and sherbet; plain pudding; yogurt

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A patient is on a full liquid diet, they are allowed to consume milk and milk-shakes; cooked cereals; plain ice cream and sherbet; plain pudding; yogurt, and what else?

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Custards, eggnog, strained soups, strained fruit and vegetable juices

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A patient is on a full-liquid diet, what foods are allowed?

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Foods on the clear-liquid diet; custard; eggnog; strained soups; strained fruit and vegetable juices; milk and milk-shakes; cooked cereals; plain ice cream and sherbet; plain pudding; yogurt

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A patient is unable to chew, swallow, or digest solid foods, what diet would be best?

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Clear liquid and full liquid diet

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What is the Use of a Full liquid Diet?

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Advance from clear-liquid diet after surgery; for stomach irritation, fever, nausea, and vomiting; for persons unable to chew, swallow, or digest solid foods

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A patient has stomach irritation, fever, nausea, and vomiting, and they are unable to chew or swallow solid foods, what diet are they on?

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Clear liquid diet and full liquid diet

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What is a Mechanical soft diet?

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Semi-solid foods that are easily digested

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What is the Use of a mechanical soft diet?

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Advance from full-liquid diet; chewing problems, GI disorders, and infections

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What is a fiber- and residue-restricted diet?

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Foods that leave a small amount of residue in the colon

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A patient has a disease in their colon and has diarrhea, what diet are they on?

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Fiber and residue restricted diet

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A patient is on a Fiber and Residue restricted diet, the foods allowed are: Coffee, tea, milk, carbonated drinks, strained fruit and vegetable juices; refined bread and crackers; creamed and refined cereal. What other foods are allowed?

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Rice; cottage and cream cheese; eggs (not fried); plain puddings and cakes; gelatin; custard; sherbet and ice cream; canned or cooked fruit without skin or seeds; potatoes (not fried); strained cooked vegetables; plain pasta

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A patient is on a Fiber and Residue restricted diet, the foods allowed are: Rice; cottage and cream cheese; eggs (not fried); plain puddings and cakes; gelatin; custard; sherbet and ice cream; canned or cooked fruit without skin or seeds; potatoes (not fried); strained cooked vegetables; plain pasta; no raw fruits or vegetables. What other foods are allowed?

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Coffee, tea, milk, carbonated drinks, strained fruit and vegetable juices; refined bread and crackers; creamed and refined cereal

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What is restricted in a Fiber and Residue diet?

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No raw fruits or vegetables, fried foods, fruits with skin and seeds

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What diet can a patient use when advancing from full-liquid diet; chewing problems, GI disorders, and infections?

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Mechanical Soft diet

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What foods are allowed in a Mechanical Soft diet?
All liquids; eggs (not fried); broiled, baked, or roasted meat, fish, or poultry that is chopped or shredded; mild cheeses (American, swiss, cheddar, cream, cottage); strained fruit juices; refined bread (no crust) and crackers; cooked cereal; cooked or pureed vegetables; cooked or canned fruit without skin or seeds; plain pudding; plain cakes and soft cookies without fruit or nuts
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A patient is on a Mechanical Soft diet, foods allowed are cooked or pureed vegetables; cooked or canned fruit without skin or seeds; plain pudding; plain cakes and soft cookies without fruit or nuts. What other foods are allowed?
All liquids; eggs (not fried); broiled, baked, or roasted meat, fish, or poultry that is chopped or shredded; mild cheeses (American, swiss, cheddar, cream, cottage); strained fruit juices; refined bread (no crust) and crackers; cooked cereal
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A patient is on a Mechanical Soft diet, foods allowed are all liquids; eggs (not fried); broiled, baked, or roasted meat, fish, or poultry that is chopped or shredded; mild cheeses (American, swiss, cheddar, cream, cottage); strained fruit juices; refined bread (no crust) and crackers; cooked cereal. What other foods are allowed?
Cooked or pureed vegetables; cooked or canned fruit without skin or seeds; plain pudding; plain cakes and soft cookies without fruit or nuts
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What is High Fiber Diet?
Foods that increase residue and fiber in the colon to stimulate peristalsis.
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What is the use of a High Fiber diet?
Constipation and GI disorder
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What is a Bland Diet?
Foods that are non-irritating and low in roughage; food served at moderate temperatures; no strong spices or condiments
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After abdominal surgery, a patient is on what kind of diet?
Bland food diet
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A patient who has ulcers, gallbladder disorders, and some intestinal disorders is on what kind of diet?
Bland food diet
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What is the "Use" for Bland food diets?
Ulcers, gallbladder disorders, and some intestinal disorders; after abdominal surgery
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What is a High-calorie diet?
3000 to 4000 calories daily; includes 3 full meals and between-meal snacks
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What is the "Use" of a high-calorie diet?
Patients who need to gain weight and who may have some thyroid problems
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A patient with a high BMR has overreactive thyroid glands, what diet is the patient most likely on?
High-calorie diet
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What is a Calorie-controlled diet?
Adequate nutrients while controlling calories to promote weight loss and reduce body fat
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If a patient is trying to lose weight, what diet are they on?
Calorie-controlled diet
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What is the Use of a controlled-calorie diet?
Weight loss
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What is the "Use" of a high-iron diet?
People who have anemia; loss of blood; for women during the reproductive years
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A patient with anemia is on what kind of diet?
High-iron
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Women during their reproductive years can benefit from what diet?
High-iron
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A patient has lost a lot of blood after surgery, what diet are they on?
High-iron
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What is a Fat-controlled diet?
Foods low in fat and prepared without adding fat
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What diet is low in cholesterol?
Fat-controlled
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What is the "Use" of a fat-controlled diet?
Heart, gallbladder, and liver diseases; disorders of fat digestion; diseases of the pancreas
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What is a High-protein diet?
Acids and promotes tissue healing
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The "Use" of this diet aids with burns, high fever, infection, and some liver diseases, what diet is this?
High-protein
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People with some liver diseases may "Use" what kind of diets?
Sodium-controlled, high-protein, fat-controlled
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What is a Sodium-controlled diet?
A certain amount of sodium is allowed
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The "Use" of this diet is for patients who have heart diseases, fluid retention, liver diseases, and some kidney diseases, what diet is this?
Sodium-controlled
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Patients with heart diseases can benefit from what kind of diets?
Sodium-controlled & Fat-controlled
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If a patient has fluid retention, what diet are they on?
Sodium-controlled
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If a patient has Celiac disease, what is their diet?
Gluten-free
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Lia does not have enough lactase enzymes to break down lactose, what diet is she on?
Lactose-free
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What is a Lactose-free diet?
Foods without lactose: a sugar in milk and milk products
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Foods and fluids are balanced with physical activity and drugs to manage blood glucose levels, what diet is this?
Diabetes meal plan
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What is a Diabetes meal plan?
Food & fluids are balanced with physical activity and drugs to manage blood glucose levels
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A patient with diabetes should limit what foods?
fried foods, foods high in fat & sodium, and foods with added sugars.
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What substitute is allowed in a Diabetes meal plan?
sugar substitutes
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What gluten-free grains and starches can people with celiac disease have?
Arrowroot, corn, cornmeal, hominy, flax, millet, rice, soy, and tapioca
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What gluten-free flours can people with celiac disease have?
rice, soy, corn, potato, and bean
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In a Gluten-free diet, no foods should contain...?
Containing wheat, barley, triticale, or rye
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What foods are allowed in a high-protein diet?
Meat, milk, eggs, cheese, fish, poultry; breads and cereal; green leafy vegetables
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What dairy foods are allowed in a fat-controlled diet?
Skim milk or buttermilk & cottage cheese
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Skim milk or buttermilk & cottage cheese are allowed in a** fat-controlled diet**, what other foods are allowed?
Gelatin; sherbet; fruit; lean meat, poultry, fish baked, broiled, or roasted. fat-free broth; soups with skim milk; margarine; rice, pasta, breads, and cereals; vegetables; potatoes
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What *high-protein* foods are allowed in a **High-iron diet**?
* Liver and other organ meats * lean meats * egg yolks * shellfish * dried beans, lima beans * peanut butter
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What protein is allowed in a **fat-controlled diet?**
* Lean meat * poultry * fish: baked, broiled, or roasted
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Liver and other organ meats; lean meats; egg yolks; shellfish; dried beans, lima beans, and peanut butter are in a **high-iron diet**, what else is allowed?
* dried fruits * green leafy vegetables * enriched breads and cereals
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In a **calorie-controlled diet** what foods should be avoided?
* Butter & Cream * Rice, noodles * Gravies, salad oils * Cakes, pastries, candy, potato chips * Carbonated & alcoholic drinks
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A patient is consuming foods low in fats and carbohydrates and lean meats, what diet are they on?
Calorie-controlled
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A patient has large portions of a regular diet with 3 between meal snacks, what diet are they on?
High-calorie
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What *dairy sources* can a patient on a **Bland diet** have?
* Cream or cottage cheese * Butter and cream
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What *protein sources* can a patient on a **Bland diet** have?
* Lean Meats * Eggs (Not Fried)
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What *grain sources* can be consumed in a **Bland diet**?
* White bread * Pastas & rice
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What *vegetable sources* can be consumed in a **Bland diet**?
* Canned fruits * Vegetables without skin & seeds * Strained fruit juices * Potatoes (not fried) * Strained or soft cooked carrots, peas, beets, spinach, squash * Asparagus tips * creamed soups from allowed vegetables
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What *snacks* are allowed in a **Bland diet?**
* Gelatin * Plain puddings * cakes * cookies
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What grain sources are allowed in a high-fiber diet?
* Whole-wheat bread * whole-grain cereals * whole-grain rice
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What nutrient is the main source of energy and provides the most fiber?
Carbohydrates
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What *food group(s)* is always promoted in a **High-fiber** diet?
All fruits & vegetables
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What food groups are allowed in a **High-fiber diet **but are *not* high in fiber?
Dairy & meat
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What protein sources are included in a **High-fiber** diet?
Beans & nuts
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What foods are allowed in a High-fiber diet?
* All fruits & vegetables * Dairy & meat (not high-fiber) * Whole-wheat bread * Whole-grain cereals * Whole grain rice * Beans and nuts
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There are three main **carbohydrates**, one being *starches*, what are the other two?
1. Dietary fiber 2. Sugars
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What is the most important nutrient? What is it needed for?
1. Protein 2. Tissue growth & repair
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Sugar is broken down by our body into ____ and it is our main source of ______
1. Glucose 2. Energy
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What is not digested but provides the bulky part of chyme for elimination?
Fiber
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Uneeded dietary fat is stored as?
Body fat (adipose tissue)
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What is the function of fats?
* Provides energy * Regulates our body temperature
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What is the function of vitamins?
Needed for specific body functions
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What vitamins are not stored in our body?
C and B complex
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What vitamins does our body store?
A, D, E, K
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What is the function of minerals?
* Body Processes * Bone & tooth formation * Nerve and muscle function * Fluid Balance
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What nutrient is needed for all body processes?
Water
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What are the 5 food groups?
* Grains * Vegetables * Fruits * Protein * Dairy
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What nutrients provide fuel for energy?
* Fats * Proteins * Carbohydrates
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Doctors may order special diets for what 3 reasons?
1. Nutritional deficiency or a disease 2. Weight gain or loss 3. To remove or decrease certain substances in the diet
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High-protein diets are needed to?
Heal wounds and pressure injuries
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Adding "bran" to the diet provides?
Fiber for bowel elimination
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According to the AHA, the average amount of sodium in our daily diet is greater than ________ mg
3400
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If we are reducing our sodium intake, what else are we reducing?
* High BP * Heart Disease * Strokes
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AHA recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than _____ mg
2300 mg
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What would be a "better goal" the AHA recommends when consuming sodium?
1500 mg
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What Grains are High-Sodium?
* Baked goods * Breads & rolls * Cereals--cold, instant hot * Noodles mixes * Pancakes * Salted snack foods * Stuffing Mixes * Waffles
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Sodium-controlled diets involve:
* Omitting high-sodium foods * Not adding salt to food at the table * Limiting the amount of salt used in cooking * DIet planning
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What dairy group is High-sodium?
* Buttermilk * Cheese * Commercial dips made W/Sourcream
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For a healthy meal plan, it often involves?
1. Food preferences (likes, eating habits, meal times, culture, life-style) 2. Portion Control 3. Carbohydrates counting 4. Eating meals and snacks at a regular time (regulate & maintain blood glucose levels)
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Between meal snacks are?
* Crackers * milk * juice * milk-shake * cake * wafers * sandwich * gelatin * custard
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How is *percentage of food eaten* measured?
* Ranges from 0 to 100 (%) * Percentage of whole meal tray * Percent of each food item eaten
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How is food intake measured?
* Percentage of food eaten * Calorie Count
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A patient was served 8 apple slices; 2 remain on the plate. What percentage of apple slices were eaten?
75%
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A patient was served 15 apple slices; 5 remain on the plate. What percentage of apple slices were eaten
67%
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A resident eats one-third of the food on the meal tray. Food intake for this meal is?
33%
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A resident eats one-fourth of the food on the meal tray. Food intake for this meal is?
25%
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A resident eats one-half of the food on the meal tray. Food intake for this meal is?
50%
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A resident eats three-fourths of the food on the meal tray. Food intake for this meal is?
75%

CNA Chapter 28 Nutrition (6 decks)

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