Diets

Question 1

complex vs. simple carbs

Answer 1

complex: whole grain bread, potatoes, beans
simple: white bread, white pasta, white bagel

Question 2

fats should be less than what % of caloric intake

Answer 2

< 35% caloric intake

Question 3

why add honey to a food

Answer 3

increase caloric density

Question 4

soft diet

Answer 4

easy to digest with low fiber

Question 5

low sodium diet

Answer 5

no added salt, <2g Na

Question 6

low cholesterol diet

Answer 6

<300 mg cholesterol

Question 7

diabetic diet

Answer 7

balanced carb + protein with no added sugar

Question 8

how many amino acids are essential and nonessential

Answer 8

9 are essential (can’t get from diet)
11 are nonessential (body can figure out)

Question 9

fluid relation with pts with Heart Failure

Answer 9

HF -> Heavy fluid -> fluid restricted

Question 10

1oz = ? mL

Answer 10

30mL

Question 11

what are considered incomplete proteins

Answer 11

legumes: lentils, beans, peas
whole grains
vegetables
nuts & seeds

Question 12

low fiber foods

Answer 12

cooked vegetables or fruits
canned anything
refined foods: white bread
juice without pulp