Develop an outline of what information you would present
• My Plate
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• DRIs
• Healthy Eating Index
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A woman who enters pregnancy underweight (a body mass index [BMI] less than 18.5) is encouraged to gain __________ pounds during pregnancy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ingrid has been taking herbal products for many years but has never informed her physician. She currently is being evaluated for liver problems. Which of the following herbs may have caused adverse reactions?
a. Black cohosh b. Comfrey c. Feverfew d. Ginger
Mrs. Barclay has type 2 diabetes and you are preparing her for discharge. She tells you that she loves red beans and rice and knows that she must eliminate them from her diet because they will elevate her blood glucose level. You should explain to her that
a. on a carbohydrate counting meal plan, these foods can fit within her carbohydrate allowance at meals. b. red beans are eliminated because they are high in complex carbohydrates. c. red beans are high in water-soluble fiber and should be avoided. d. peas are a better choice than red beans.
You are estimating protein needs for a patient who is in metabolic stress. In general, this patient's needs will likely be:
a. higher. b. lower. c. the same as those of another non-stressed patient. d. unable to be determined.