The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for parents interested in learning about general nutrition concepts, and prepares information to assess intake for children living in the United States
The nurse plans to include which of the following dietary standards? Select all that apply. 1. Dietary reference intakes
2. Recommended daily nutrient intakes
3. Adequate intake and reference nutrient intake
4. MyPyramid food guide
Correct
1; 4
Rationale:
1. DRIs are the approach used in the United States to assess dietary standards. The U.S. MyPyramid food guide is also used as a fast way to examine children's intake.
2. The United Kingdom uses recommended daily nutrient intakes.
3. Canada uses adequate intake and reference nutrient intake.
4. DRIs are the approach used in the United States to assess dietary standards. The U.S. MyPyramid food guide is also used as a fast way to examine children's intake.
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