Exam 2 Review

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Which statement indicates that the client needs further instruction about reading nutrition labels? Options: The %DV is based on a 2000-calorie eating pattern. The %DV represents the percentage of calories from carbohydrate, protein, and fat in that food. The dual-column labels show information per serving and per package. The serving size listed on the label is based on how much people actually consume, not on what they should be eating.

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The %DV represents the percentage of calories from carbohydrate, protein, and fat in that food.

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The client asks the nurse whether GMOs are safe. Which of the following is the nurse’s best response?

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As a group, GMOs do not pose health risks.

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What is the component in allergens that is responsible for triggering an allergic attack in susceptible people?

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protein

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The client asks if a tea that claims to improve memory really works. Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response? Options: If the tea claims to improve memory, then it has been tested and proven effective at improving memory. The tea probably works but you need to try it to know. Function claims like ‘improve memory’ can be used on labels without supporting proof that they are accurate. That type of claim is illegal and should not appear on any food label.

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Function claims like ‘improve memory’ can be used on labels without supporting proof that they are accurate.

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Which of the following statements indicates that the pregnant woman understands the recommendations about caffeine intake during pregnancy? Options: I have to give up drinking coffee and cola., I will limit my intake of coffee to about 2–3 cups a day and avoid other sources of caffeine., As long as I don’t drink coffee, I can eat other sources of caffeine because they don’t contain enough to cause any problems., Caffeine is harmless during pregnancy, so I am allowed to consume as much as I want.

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I will limit my intake of coffee to about 2–3 cups a day and avoid other sources of caffeine.

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Which statement about supplements is accurate? Options: All supplements must be tested for safety and effectiveness before they can be marketed., Supplement dosages are standardized., Proper handling of supplement ingredients is required by law., Warnings about potential side effects or interactions must be stated on the packaging.

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Proper handling of supplement ingredients is required by law.

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What is the best response to a client’s question about if organic food is worth the extra cost? Options: “Is there anything more important to spend money on than your health?” No, because it is not significantly different from non-organic food. “There is no difference in pesticide levels and nutritional value of organically grown foods compared to conventional foods.” “Buying organic foods is an individual decision; some may have more nutritional value than their conventional counterparts, and they do have lower pesticide levels.” Only if the client is concerned about pesticides. “It is worth it to buy organic produce but not organic meats.”

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“Buying organic foods is an individual decision; some may have more nutritional value than their conventional counterparts, and they do have lower pesticide levels.”

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A client asks how they can avoid buying foods that are GE. What is the nurse’s best response?

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Foods labeled as organic cannot be genetically engineered.

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What is a descriptive word that indicates a low-fat cooking technique?

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roasted

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The MedDiet differs from other healthy eating plans in that it

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is higher in fat content, primarily from olive oil, nuts, and fatty fish.