A client tells the nurse that a good diet is the key to a long ...

[cagreen833]

A client tells the nurse that a good diet is the key to a long life.. The nurse responds that:
 
  1. It is one aspect of healthy living..
   2. Good genes are a better predictor of long life..
   3. A good diet is most important early in life..
   4. You are well on your way to a long life..

Question 2

The MyPyramid food guidance system is a
 
  a. food guide intended to increase intake of fruits and vegetables.
  b. nutrient guide that categorizes foods by their fat, sodium, and fiber content.
  c. food guide that helps consumers meet their nutrient needs and limit dietary ex-cesses.
  d. nutrient guide aimed to promote weight loss by controlling intake of fat-soluble vitamins.

[Anton]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: It is important that a good diet is one aspect of healthy living. Other aspects may include safety, interpersonal relations, coping mechanisms, etc. Good genes may play a role; however, a client cannot ignore the role of nutrition in promoting a healthy life. A good diet is important throughout the lifespan, and it is never too late to make changes. A nurse ignores teaching opportunities when dismissing a client by suggesting that a long life is likely.

Answer to Question 2

C
The MyPyramid food guidance system helps consumers include foods that meet their nutrient needs and limit intake of dietary components that are often eaten in excess. For many consumers, following MyPyramid will increase their intake of fruits and vegetables, but this is only one part of the recommendations. MyPyramid groups foods according to their nutrient content, but not fat, sodium, and fiber specifically. Intake of fat-soluble vitamins has no effect on weight loss.

[cagreen833]

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[Anton]

You're welcome