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The nurse is explaining the activity recommendations from the USDA's new MyPlate plan. What is the minimum amount of moderate weekly exercise needed to balance nutritional intake?
- A. 15 minutes
- B. 1 hour and 15 minutes
- C. 2 hours and 30 minutes
- D. 60 minutes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MyPlate recommends a minimum of 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity a week to balance nutritional intake and 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week.
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What has replaced the USDA's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
- A. Nutrition Recommended Allowance (NRA)
- B. National Bionutritional Allowance (NBA)
- C. Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)
- D. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) has replaced the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).
The nurse teaches a patient who has a nonfunctioning or dysfunctional GI tract that total parenteral nutrition (TPN) will be infused. Where will the infusion occur?
- A. Through the carotid artery
- B. Through the superior vena cava
- C. Through the femoral vein
- D. Through the inferior vena cava
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TPN solution is usually infused through the superior vena cava.
When reviewing a patient's dietary intake the nurse recommends that sugar consumption be reduced to the recommended daily level. What is this level?
- A. No more than 24% of total daily kilocalories
- B. No more than 16% of total daily kilocalories
- C. No more than 8% of total daily kilocalories
- D. No more than 4% of total daily kilocalories
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DRIs relating to carbohydrates indicate that 45% to 65% of an adult's total calorie intake should be in the form of carbohydrates and that added sugars should be limited to no more than 8% (approximately 40 g) of the total number of calories consumed daily.
The young woman who is breastfeeding will need an increase of calories and protein. What foods should the nurse suggest as sources of protein?
- A. Green leafy vegetables
- B. Citrus fruits
- C. Asparagus
- D. Nuts
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nuts are a safe source of protein for lactating women.
To demonstrate the energy-producing potential of different foods the nurse explains that 3 g of lean meat produces 12 kcal/g. How many kcal/g does 3 g of fish oil produce?
- A. 6 kcal/g
- B. 15 kcal/g
- C. 21 kcal/g
- D. 27 kcal/g
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fat provides 9 kcal/g.