The patient is asking the nurse about the best way to stay healthy. The nurse explains to the pa-tient that from a nutritional point of view, the patient should (Select all that apply.)
a. Maintain body weight in a healthy range.
b. Increase physical activity.
c. Increase intake of meat and other high-protein foods.
d. Keep total fat intake to 10% or less.
e. Choose and prepare foods with little salt.
ANS: A, B, E
According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, key recommendations include main-taining body weight in a healthy range; increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary ac-tivities; increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and fat-free or low-fat milk with less red meat; keeping fat intake between 30% and 35% of total calories, with most fats coming from polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fatty acids (most meats contain saturated fatty acids); and choosing prepared foods with little salt while at the same time eating potassium-rich foods.
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