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What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance

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The average daily intake people need to prevent deficiency. Meets 97% of healthy individuals by age and sex

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Describe characteristics of eating patterns associated with positive health outcomes

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Meteratain diet and plant based ( healthy )

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Describe characteristics of eating patterns with detrimental ( negative ) health outcomes

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Fat & processed food ( unhealthy )

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difference between essential and non-essential nutrients

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essential = need it ( obtain through food; vitamins; water; and minerals )
non-essential = your body produce it

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name nutrient dense food

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whole grains, fruits, veggies, lean meats, nuts, seeds, low fat dairy, seafood, beans, eggs

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name calorie dense food

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full fat dairy, baked goods, sweetened beverages

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what foods are BOTH nutrient and energy dense

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nuts, dried fruits

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classification of carbohydrates (simple and complex )

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Simple = mono and disaccharides
Complex = poly

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replace low fiber food with higher fiber foods !!

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higher fiber is fruits, grain, protein ( aim for > 25g per day )

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identify sources of carbs

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whole wheat, flour, bread, oats, pasta, brown rice, corn, cereals

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what are the recommendations regarding carbs intake in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Suggest ways to increase whole grain intake

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instead of using regular bread with things just use whole grain bread (brown rice, corn, whole oats, and whole wheat things )

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13
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sugar alcohols can lead to…

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diarrhea

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14
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sugar free does not equal calorie free… what are examples

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diet soda, diet ice tea

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what is the main energy source and what is the second and third best

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carbs ( 4kal/gm ) , fats ( 9kcal/gm), protein ( 4kcal/kg )

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16
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what does the liver do for amino acids

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convert AA to glucose
removes nitrogen
convert AA to triglycerides

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17
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positive v.s negative balance of nitrogen

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positive during healing
negative when trying to heal (wound, trauma), starvation, cachexia

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17
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why should you limit your saturated fats

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your body makes all it needs

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18
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how many gm are in a kg of body mass of protein

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0.8mg

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19
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how many calories per gram does carbs and protein have

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4

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20
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how many calories per gram does fats have

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9

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21
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protein substitutions to increase protein

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sour cream –> greek yogurt
juice –> milk
crackers –> almonds
French or regular yogurt –> greek yogurt or cottage cheese

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incomplete v.s. complete protein

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complete has all essential AA (meat, fish, dairy, soy, peas ) incomplete is ( rice, most veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts )

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23
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what types of things you may have where you wanna increase protein

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anorexia, dialysis

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24
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protein substitutions to decrease
protein

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Turkey sandwich –> chicken noodle soup, PB & J
eegs with cheese –> cereal, pancakes, or a muffin
ice cream –> jello, sherbert

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kwashiorkor

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inadequate protein intake

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26
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marasmus

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inadequate calories and protein

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27
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what is fat essential for

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  • insulation
  • cell structure
  • temp regulation
  • absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
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28
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what does monounsaturated fats do for the body

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help decrease cholesterol

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29
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what is the significance of omega 3

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associated with decrease inflammation in the body - choose fish oils first. If vegan choose flax seed

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30
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what is recommended for fats

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eat less meat and saturated fats which increase cholesterol, increase oils, eat fatty fish ( choose lower mercury fish if pregnant )

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31
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avoid fish that have mercury in it…why and what type

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pregnancy…tuna

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32
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what is the difference between LDL & HDL

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LDL = looser ( bad cholesterol ) HDL = Happy (good fat)

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33
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substitution for lowering fat substitute

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whole milk = skim milk
whole milk mozzarella = part-skim mozzarella
sour cream = greek yogurt
ranch dressing = low fat dressing
ribs = grilled chicken

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substation for higher fat substitute

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mustard = mayo
fat free yogurt = whole milk yogurt
chicken breast = chicken thigh
pretzels = crackers with peanut butter

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35
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Do vitamins have energy

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NO ( needed for metabolism )

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36
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what vitamin is a coenzyme

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All B Vitamins

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37
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fortified

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nutrient food normally does not have is added to it

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38
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additive

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substance added to food to affect its nutrition content

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39
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enrich

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to add nutrients back that are lost during processing

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40
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examples of antioxidants

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Vitamin A, C, E

41
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Vitamin A

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promotes normal function and growth of the eyes, bones, teeth, skin, and immune system

42
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vitamin D = inadequate and toxicity

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inadequate = rickets
toxicity = kidney issues

43
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difference between D3 and D2

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D3 = animal foods
D2 = plant foods

44
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vitamin E deficiency vs toxicity

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deficiency = fat malabsorption
toxicity = my affect blood clotting ( inhibit platelet aggregation )

45
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what is the role of vitamin E

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support the immune system

46
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Vitamin K role

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synthesis of blood clotting protein

47
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why do some people take high dosages of Niacin

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raise HDL, lower LDL, lower lower triglycerides

48
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what counts during fluids restrictions

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anything that is really water, melts, liquid, iceberg lettuce, watermelon

49
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how many ml’s should you intake per kcal of water

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1

50
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hyponatremia

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low sodium- uncommon but can lead to death and may d/t cancer

51
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what is the most abundant mineral in body

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calcium

52
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what are the steps you need to take for calcium supplementation

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always go for food first then go to supplements

53
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function of calcium

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bone and teeth, bp, muscle function

54
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how to reduce sodium in the diet

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take food that are high in potassium ( bananas ) because they are usually low in sodium
- fruits and veggies

55
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function of phosphorus

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bone and teeth, acid base balance, energy metabolism

56
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iron function

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O2 transport

57
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zinc

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tissue growth and wound healing, reproductive health

58
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Fluoride

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heath of teeth and proper bone function

59
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what vitamins are Fat soluble

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ADEK

60
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what vitamins are water soluble

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B complex, C

61
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what is energy balance

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the amount of calories you intake you need to burn off ( 0 weight loss )

62
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positive vs negative cal intake and cal output

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positive: calorie intake is greater than calorie output (weight gain )
negative: calorie intake is less than calorie output (weight loss )

63
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How to find optimal weight

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women : 100 for 5 feet; add 5 pounds for every inch
Men: 105 for for 5 feet; add 6 pounds per every inch

64
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how to find BMI

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use a chart!!

65
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what is the BMI for underweight, normal, overweight, and obese

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underweight: <18.5
normal: 18.5 - 24.9
overweight: 25-29.9
obesity: 30 and above

66
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waist circumference cut offs ( women vs men )

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women: less than 35
men : less than 40

67
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span of time you should exercise per week to promote health

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150-300 min/week ( moderate work out )
75-150 min/week ( intense )

68
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what I the baseline for the amount of calories should a person take

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2,000

69
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what foods don’t have a nutrition label

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raw foods, things with insignificance nutrients, bulk foods, foods less than 12 square inches ( mints )

70
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meaning of reduced or less nutrient claims

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product has at least 25% of reduce nutrient in it

71
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meaning of good source in nutrient claims

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product provided 10-19% of the DV for a nutrient

72
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meaning of high, rich in, or excellent source in nutrient claims

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the product has at least 20% of the DV for a nutrient

73
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meaning of lean vs extra lean in nutrient claims

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extra leave has less fat and saturated fat in it but same cholesterol

74
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what is the significance of culture in eating

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they determine what foods are edible and inedible ( American food v.s African food )

75
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Acculturation meaning

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adapting of believes and actions of culture…including food

76
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what is the meaning of secondary foods in cultures

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ones that their culture eats but not on a regular basis

77
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what are core foods based on culture

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typically complex carbs ( typically complex carbs )
- rice, potatoes, pasta, corn

78
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what is the “soul” diet ( black or African American )

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traditionally: corn, rice, catfish, lima beans, greens, pork, biscuits
coming to America: Increase in veggie or fruit intake and decrease in traditional veggies

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traditional vs moving to America diet in hispanic culture

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traditional = high in fiber, low in fat, and high in veggies ( corn, beans, squash )
moving to America = decrease in veggies, beans, rice. Increase in lard sugar sweetened, flour toritialls, eating out

80
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traditional vs moving to America diet in asian culture

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traditional= low in fat and dairy, high in sodium and carbs
move to America= wheat and bread increase, intake of raw vegging, dairy mean and sugar increase, fat intake increase

81
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culture vs religion

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religion has greater influence than culture does on ones diet ( many religions practice fasting )

82
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what is the special consideration with Orthodox Jews diets

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no pork or shellfish, only fish with fins and sacks and no meat and dairy on the same meal ( kosher )

83
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meaning of Parve

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food that containing no meat or dairy

84
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Religion: catholic tradition ( considerations )

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  • dont eat meat on ash Wednesday or friends during lent
  • no coffee, tea, alcohol on latter day saints or seventh day adventists
85
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what type of meal prep should you encourage and why.

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encourage home prep: Lower in calories, higher in fruits and veggies, less expensive

86
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underweight women are at greater risk for having what type of baby

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LBW ( low birth weight )

87
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over weight/obese women are at higher risk for having what type of baby

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LGA ( large for gestational age )

88
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what type of diet reduce the risk of premature brith

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fish, chicken, whole grains

89
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what type of folic acid should a pregnant women take

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the synthetic kind because it is better absorbed and more available then the natural occurring

90
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during the first 6 months what is not needed for a pre-me ( infants )

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iron

91
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glucose vs lactose in formulas in infants

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you give glucose for infants and lactose formula for regular birth babies. Glucose is easier on the gut

92
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if mom is breast feeding what vitamin do u want to give the baby as a supplement

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vitamin D

93
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foods that are fortified with ___ you should give a infant after 6 months of life ..Why?

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iron. babies are born with all the iron they need for the first 6 months of their life

94
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avoid foods with what to give to babies

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a lot of added sugar, salt, and seasonings

95
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why should u introduce peanuts to babies by 4-11 months

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allergy screening

96
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what type of schedule should you follow when giving your baby new foods to see if they have an allergy

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around 4 days…if that’s hard at least to do a day so you know what food really gave them that allergy.

97
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what fluids should you give the baby the first year of life

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breast milk or formula

98
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how many meals should you give your baby per day

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3-5

99
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don’t use _____ dairy, due to the risk of food borne illnesses

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unpasteurized

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Nursing Nutrition (3 decks)

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