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Match the essential nutrients with their roles in the body.

Carbohydrates provide energy for the body.

Vitamins act as catalysts for cellular processes.

Proteins are used to repair body tissues.

Who sets the standards for dietary reference intakes (DRI) for the United States?

National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

What is the best description of a dietary standard?

Nutrients needed in consumed food to stay healthy and prevent malnutrition

A client presented to the clinic reporting weakness, fatigue, and weight loss. The client was found to be low in vitamin B-12. Which value will guide the nurse in providing the client's diet with an adequate amount of B-12? ​

Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)

The nurse is assisting a client whose serum levels of vitamin B-12 are low to plan a vegan diet high in this important nutrient. Which food choice will the nurse recommend for this client?

Fortified breakfast cereal

For each micronutrient description, select the corresponding nutrient.

This nutrient is needed for fetal development; often added to flour- folate

This nutrient is needed for motor and cognitive functions; often added to cereals or flour- iron

This nutrient is needed for thyroid health and cognitive development in infants; often added to salt- iodine

This nutrient modulates the immune system and helps the body hold calcium; often added to milk- vitamin D

John is 76 years old and is on a low-fat diet. Which fries will the nurse recommend for this client?

Baked fries

Mary is 59 years old and on a low-sodium diet. Which fries will the nurse recommend for this client?

Fried in oil

Which fries would be the worst choice for Mary to consume since she is on a low-sodium diet?

Baked fries

Mr. Johnson (pronouns: he/him/his) knows that a serving size of lasagna is about 1.5 cups, but he does not have a way to measure that when dining with friends. What does the nurse show him to use as a quick measurement for a cup?

Show the client a fist​

The nurse is assessing a client's diet history. The client has a favorite ice cream. According to the food label, which nutrients will the nurse identify as being too high? Select all that apply.

Sugar

Saturated fat

Mr. Johnson (pronouns: he/him/his) states, "I love ice cream! I eat at least half of the container when I can buy some." Based on the nutrition label, how many servings does Mr. Johnson consume when he eats ice cream?

4.5 servings

Mr. Johnson's (pronouns: he/him/his) diet assessment indicates he eats a bowl of ice cream every Friday night. His favorite bowl holds about 2.5 cups (about 20 ounces).​ How much of his daily sugar intake did he consume?

100%

Which food item would the nurse recommend the client increase in her diet?

Crab

Zinc is required for a healthy immune system. Based on the requirements shown in the table, select the correct amount of zinc for each client.

Newborn- 2mg

11 yr old male- 8mg

40 yr old- 11 mg

16 yr old- 12 mg

Which foods should be recommended for a 78-year-old that lives in Wyoming (Central Midwest America)? Select all that apply.

Chicken legs

Pork chops

Which food should be recommended for a 50-year-old who lives in the Florida Keys (coastal region)?

Oysters

Which food should be recommended for an 18-year-old who lives in Alaska (Arctic Circle)?

Crab

The client is on a low carbohydrate and low-fat diet. Which burger will the nurse recommend for this client's overall health?

90/10 beef

The nurse is assisting the community center in creating diet plans for older adults. The nurse knows that older adult clients need a mix of 20% carbohydrates, 10% fats, and 25% proteins to maintain health and provide them with a good source of energy. What dietary reference intakes (DRI) value will the nurse use to ensure meals have a balance of energy-yielding nutrients?

Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs)