Author Question: The nurse asks a member of the nutrition class to state the basic messages of the Dietary Guidelines ... (Read 32 times)

jjjetplane · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse asks a member of the nutrition class to state the basic messages of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. What would they include in their answer? Select all that apply.

A) Always read the food label.
B) Manage weight by calorie balancing.
C) Prevent obesity with physical activity.
D) Reduce intake of saturated fats, sugars, and alcohol.
E) Do not worry about empty calories.

Question 2

The client is an athlete. The client uses alcohol on the weekends and asks the nurse how that may affect athletic performance. Which of the following is an unexpected response by the nurse?

1. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and will negatively impact your athletic performance.
2. Alcohol has been linked with sports-related injuries.. 3. Alcohol increases your heart rate and can cause insomnia.. 4. Alcohol makes it difficult to rehydrate because it has diuretic effects..

ong527 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Feedback:
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 have several key recommendations. Several of them include balancing calories to manage weight; reducing obesity through physical activity; and reducing consumption of sodium, empty calories, sugars, saturated fatty acids, and trans fat. Individuals should be aware of empty calories and make conscious decisions when eating them.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Athletes use central nervous system stimulants like caffeine to positively impact their athletic performance. Alcohol has been related to sports-related injuries. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and would decrease your heart rate and may induce sleep. Alcohol does make it difficult to rehydrate and recover from training because it prevents carbohydrate uptake and acts as a diuretic.