Module 5 - Nutrition - Feb 9

Question 1

Big concepts in Nutrition - 4

Answer 1

• Adequate - enough energy, nutrients, fiber, vitamins, minerals
• Moderate - right amount to maintain proper weight
• Balanced - right combination to provide proper balance of nutrients
• Varied - many different types of food each day

Question 2

Phytochemicals

Answer 2

Not nutrient, but plant pigments thought to be beneficial to health

Question 3

Key in nutrition counseling - know client situation - why

Answer 3

Need to know what is available (stores) to client, what can afford, before making recommendations on diet

Question 4

Good balance plant, nuts, fish

Answer 4

Plant based 1 meal or 1 day per week
Nuts 3 times per week
Fish 1 meal per week

Question 5

Dietary guidelines for america

Answer 5

Good food choices and physical activity
Body weight
Alcohol - 1-2 drinks per day, with food to enhance absorption, stress

Question 6

Why eat starches

Answer 6

Sustained energy

Question 7

How often to eat protein

Answer 7

Every meal

Question 8

How to read nutrition labels

Answer 8

5% is low

20% is high

Question 9

Carb RDA is for what

Answer 9

Brain function. Need more for activity

Question 10

How often to eat well

Answer 10

80/20 rule, eat well 80%, 20% don’t care