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joesmith1212

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Cultural influences have had a greater influence on body perception during the past few decades because of the increase in
 
  a. mass media.
  b. food availability.
  c. medical services.
  d. health knowledge.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client to help her choose healthier options when shopping. What is a rule of thumb to look for when choosing a healthy packaged or convenience meal that provides 300 to 400 calories?
 
  A) Foods that limit sodium to less than 800 mg
  B) Foods that limit fat to no more than 15 g
  C) Foods that limit saturated fat to 5 g per 100 g of food
  D) Foods that limit portion sizes no greater than 2 oz



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Answer to Question 1

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Mass media present desirable body images that affect how people view their own bodies. Food availability and medical services do not affect body perception. Health knowledge may affect how we view our bodies, but to a lesser degree than mass media.

Answer to Question 2

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A rule-of-thumb guideline is to limit sodium to less than 800 mg and fat to no more than 10 to 13 g in a meal that provide 300 to 400 calories.





 

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