Which food item is a healthy choice for protein in the USDA Food Patterns?
a. Nuts
b. Bacon
c. Luncheon meats
d. Sweet potatoes
e. Marbled meats
Answer: A
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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
A. Canned salmon B. Pork loin C. Green peas D. 2% Milk
Which of the following describes a recognized relationship between dietary fat and cancer?
a. Fat from milk does not increase risk for cancer b. Dietary fat initiates rather than promotes cancer formation c. High intakes of omega-3 fatty acids promote cancer development in animals d. The evidence linking fat intake with cancer is stronger than that linking it with heart disease
A person eating lots of rolled oats, carrots, and legumes would have a diet with a glycemic index that is ____.
a. very low b. low c. moderate d. high e. very high
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PT, a 65-year-old male, comes to the emergency room complaining of chest pain. Several diagnostic tests conclude that he has suffered an MI. The registered dietitian is consulted for nutrition education. PT reports that he has gained 30 pounds in the previous year due to his hectic work schedule, which forces him to eat out often. In addition, he is physically inactive. PT also reports that he has a family history of heart disease and his father died of an MI. Height: 5'9" Weight: 190 lbs Waist circumference: 105 cm BP: 140/93 Cholesterol: 259 mg/dLLDL: 180 mg/dLHDL: 58 mg/dLTG: 234 mg/dL Diet routine:Breakfast: Egg and sausage muffin Coffee Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich on white bread Potato chips Soda Dinner: Chicken breast Mashed potatoes Iced tea Cheesecake A registered dietitian may recommend which of the following additions to PT's diet to help decrease the absorption of cholesterol? A. nuts B. magnesium C. folate D. soluble fiber E. protein