List the major groups and subgroups of the USDA Food Intake Patterns and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each
Fruits -Choose whole or cut-up fruits (apples) more often than fruit juice.
Vegetables - Vegetables subgroups: Dark green vegetables (broccoli and leafy greens), red and orange vegetables (carrots, pumpkin), legumes (black beans, soybeans, and soy products such as tofu), starchy vegetables (cassava, corn), other vegetables (artichokes, snow peas)
Grains - Grains subgroups: Whole grains (barley, brown rice), enriched refined products (cereals, pastas)
Protein foods - Protein foods subgroups: Seafood (fish, shellfish);meats, poultry, and eggs (lean or low-fat meats; e.g., poultry without skin); nuts, seeds, and soy products (unsalted almonds,flaxseeds, textured vegetable protein, tofu, peanut butter)
Milk and milk products –Choose fat-free or 1% low-fat milk products.
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A. 2010 B. 2015 C. 2000 D. 2005
What describes an advantage of using a closed system for delivering enteral feedings??
The RDA for carbohydrates is 130 g per day for adults. This amount
A. is the minimum amount of glucose needed for the brain each day. B. supplies enough energy to support vigorous activities. C. should not be exceeded so that risk of hyperglycemia is minimized. D. is difficult to obtain in a well-balanced diet.
Angelica is six months pregnant. She has always had a healthy appetite so far in her pregnancy, but lately, she has been craving for nonfood items such as paper, chalk, and sand. Angelica most likely has a pregnancy-related disorder called _____
A) pica B) autism C) pregorexia D) diabulimia