Nutrition

Question 1

Biological determinants impacting food choice

Answer 1

Hunger, appetite, and taste

Question 2

Economic determinants impacting food choice

Answer 2

Cost, income, and availability

Question 3

Physical determinants impacting food choice

Answer 3

access, education, skills (cooking), and time

Question 4

Social determinants impacting food choice

Answer 4

Culture, family, peers, and meal patterns

Question 5

Psychological determinants impacting food choice

Answer 5

mood, stress, and guilt

Question 6

Less than 1 in 10 children and adults eat the recommended amounts of ____________

Answer 6

vegetables

Question 7

4 in 10 adults and 1 in 7 adults (idk) eat the recommended amounts of __________

Answer 7

fruits

Question 8

SNAP members purchase less _________________ and 40% more __________________

Answer 8

fruit, vegetables, and whole grains; sugar-sweetened beverages

Question 9

Signs of good nutrition

Answer 9

toned and well-developed body, ideal body weight, smooth skin, clear, bright eyes, glossy hair, and alert facial expression

Question 10

Individuals who are undernourished have limited:

Answer 10

work capacity, immune function, mental activity, and ability to recover from illness

Question 11

Malnutrition occurs when:

Answer 11

an individual lacks the nutrients necessary to meet demand

Question 12

Pt populations at risk for having poor nutrition

Answer 12

older and malnourished, overweight/obese, recovering from surgery, presence of wound/pressure ulcer, and comorbidities (such as DM)

Question 13

Warning signs to help determine if someone has poor nutrition

Answer 13

Disease, eating poorly, tooth pain/mouth pain, economic hardship, reduced social contact, multiple medications, involuntary weight loss/gain, needs assistance with self care, and elder years > 80

Question 14

The physical therapist can positively influence patients/clients nutritional status by _______________________

Answer 14

directing them to reliable, user-friendly, and evidence-based educational resources on nutrition

Question 15

PTs should have knowledge of:

Answer 15

Population-based nutrition trends and data, overweight and obesity guidelines, and basic nutritional information and resources

Question 16

What skills should PTs have related to nutrition?

Answer 16

Ability to ask question directed at nutritional status, role modeling of healthy eating habits, screening for malnutrition, under nutrition, and obesity, assessment of BMI, counseling skills, and ability to refer

Question 17

What is the concern with the food pyramid?

Answer 17

people don’t know how much a serving is

Question 18

10 tips for healthy meals from myplate

Answer 18

make half of plate fruit/veggies, add lean protein, include whole grains, don’t forget dairy, avoid extra fat, take your time, use a smaller plate, take control of food, try new foods, and satisfy sweet tooth in a healthy way

Question 19

Other tips from my plate

Answer 19

Enjoy your food, but eat less, avoid oversized portions, switch to fat-free or 1% milk, make half of your grains “whole” instead of refined/processed, compare sodium in food, and drink water instead of sugary drinks

Question 20

The DASH diet

Answer 20

dietary approaches to stop hypertension, about 2000 calories a day, high in fruits and vegetables, low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol

Question 21

The Mediterranean Diet

Answer 21

High in fruits and vegetables, high in healthy fats, and substitution of fish for red meat

Question 22

Glycemic index

Answer 22

shows the speed at which carbs are digested

Question 23

Lower glycemic index foods

Answer 23

break down slowly

Question 24

Higher glycemic index foods

Answer 24

break down more rapidly

Question 25

Body mass is controlled via:

Answer 25

caloric balance

Question 26

Calories in = Calories out -> _______ body mass

Answer 26

maintain

Question 27

Calories in > Calories out -> _______ body mass

Answer 27

Increase

Question 28

Calories in < Calories out -> _______ body mass

Answer 28

decrease

Question 29

Calorie balance is affected by

Answer 29

food intake, exercise, thermic effect of food, and changes in BMR/RMR

Question 30

Research shows better long-term success of weight loss in people who:

Answer 30

cycle periods of weight change with periods of maintenance