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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.
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The patient who had a gastrostomy complains to the nurse about frequent episodes of dumping syndrome. What can the nurse recommend to this patient to decrease this problem?
- A. Eat small frequent meals.
- B. Include more fiber in meals.
- C. Increase seasoning on food.
- D. Limit intake to semiliquids.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The symptoms of dumping syndrome can be reduced by consuming small frequent meals of mildly seasoned food; extra fiber is not essential.
The nurse is educating a patient on a vegan diet. What supplement will the nurse encourage this patient to take to avoid a deficiency?
- A. B6
- B. B12
- C. K
- D. D
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B12 is almost exclusively found in animal products, but it can be supplemented with fortified cereals or vitamins.
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.
A nurse caring for a patient who is prescribed a full-liquid diet recognizes that this diet lacks some nutrients. What nutrients are lacking?
- A. Fat-soluble vitamins
- B. Potassium
- C. Iron and fiber
- D. Water-soluble vitamins
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A full-liquid diet is deficient in iron and fiber.
What are some elements found in food that are necessary for good health but the body cannot make?
- A. Important nutrients
- B. Lifesaving nutrients
- C. Essential nutrients
- D. Necessary nutrients
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elements found in food that our bodies cannot make are essential nutrients.