Author Question: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a. emergency food supplies for ... (Read 81 times)

viki · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides

a. emergency food supplies for people living below the poverty level.
b. a list of foods that meet specific nutrient and health requirements.
c. coupons toward the purchase of foods for people with low income.
d. nutrition supplements for at risk individu-als and families.

Question 2

Ms. L. has recently been diagnosed with GERD. During her clinic visit she complained of gastric discomfort and burning. The nurse reviewed her usual daily diet and was able to identify several items that could contribute to her symptoms including:

1. Ice cream. 2. Rice. 3. Alcohol. 4. Pasta.

todom5090 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
SNAP provides coupons that people with low incomes can use to buy food. The Emergency Food Assistance Program provides extra food supplies for people living below the poverty level. None of the food programs provides a list of foods that meet specific nutrient and health re-quirements or provide nutrition supplements.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Symptoms of GERD can be exacerbated by foods/drinks that contribute to increase gastric acid or decrease the competence of the lower gastric sphincter when consumed. Ice cream, rice, and pasta are bland foods that should not cause irritation in the gastrointestinal tract. Alcohol causes increased gastric acid production, decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure, and also delays gastric emptying, all factors that contribute to symptoms.