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Zulu123 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Of the following, the most important overall dietary modification to help reduce risk of chronic disease is

a. eating fewer foods that contain preserva-tives.
b. buying mostly locally grown foods.
c. eating more plant-based foods.
d. eating more animal-based foods.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client who has had difficulty maintaining adequate control of his type 2 diabetes. During the course of the conversation, the client mentions that he gets tired of adding up all the calories and forgets to do it sometimes.

What suggestion can the nurse make to help this client? A) Download an app to his smartphone from the ADA to help count calories.
B) Switch to the exchange list system.
C) Concentrate on checking his glucose before each meal.
D) Make a daily plan and follow it precisely.

leannegxo · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Scientific evidence from the nutrition evidence library shows that shifting to a more plant-based diet is one of four significant modifications to our dietary intake patterns that will improve the overall health of Americans. Preservatives per se have not been associated with health status (al-though foods that contain preservatives may be more highly processed and may be higher in fat, sugar, and sodium and lower in nutrients than foods without preservatives). Buying locally grown foods may be a good agricultural and economic practice, but does not affect health status. Eating more animal-based foods would be the opposite of what is recommended.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
An advantage of using the exchange list system is that it eliminates the need for daily calculations and ensures a relatively consistent intake. Some individuals do need to check their glucose before each and some who have learned how to control the diabetes are able to use this method. It might not be the best for this individual, however. Diabetics have to plan what they are going to eat; however, the exchange list system allows for more flexibility.