When teaching the nutrition class, the nurse explains the old ...

[mwit1967]

When teaching the nutrition class, the nurse explains the old Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and the new Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). What would the nurse tell the class is the reason for changing from the RDAs to the DRIs?
 
  A) The DRIs are expanded versions of the RDAs associated with dietary excesses.
  B) The DRIs are updated versions of the RDAs associated with dietary excesses.
  C) The DRIs have an expanded focus of reducing chronic diseases associated with dietary excesses.
  D) The DRIs have a more limited focus of reducing chronic diseases associated with dietary excesses.

Question 2

The client is a body builder and has noticed a decrease in muscle mass and a decrease in libido. Which of the following scenarios is most likely?
 
  1. Carbohydrate restriction 2. Fat restriction 3. Protein restriction 4. Use of ergogenic aids

[ynlevi]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The old RDAs have been replaced with a new set of standards, the DRIs, which incorporate an expanded focus of reducing the risk of chronic diseases associated with dietary excesses.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: A common practice among body builders is to restrict fat intake to decrease body fat levels. However, this can lead to decreased growth and development in younger athletes, deficiency of essential fats, low levels of reproductive hormones, and decreased muscle mass. Athletes do not typically restrict carbohydrate levels or protein levels. The use of ergogenic aids is associated with stimulation of the central nervous system and would not produce these symptoms.

[mwit1967]

Gracias!

[diana chang]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it