While educating a client regarding food safety in the United ...

[meagbuch]

While educating a client regarding food safety in the United States, the client states, So, the Centers for Disease Control provide an online list of recalled food products? Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
 
  1. Yes, the Centers for Disease Control is involved in monitoring food safety..
   2. No, the United States Department of Agriculture provides this information..
   3. No, the Food and Drug Administration provides this service and produces its own research about nutrition..
   4. No, the Environmental Protection Agency provides this service and other online resources about the foods that we eat..

Question 2

The client is learning to make healthy choices in the food she serves her family. Based on a 1800 calorie diet, how many servings of dairy products should she plan for her two teenagers, her husband, and herself on a daily basis?
 
  A) 2 cups B) 2 cups C) 3 cups D) 3 cups

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Answer to Question 1

2 Rationale: The United States Department of Agriculture ensures the meat, eggs, and poultry are safe and wholesome and can be consumed by people living in the United States. Also, they provide resources and online information about nutritional values of the foods we eat. They conduct their own research about nutrition and offer a current listing of recalled food products. The Food and Drug Administration monitors safety of dietary supplements and processed foods (except poultry, meat, and eggs). The Centers for Disease Control monitors foodborne illnesses and provides information about infectious disease epidemics. The Environmental Protection Agency regulates pesticide use on food products and has established water quality standards.

Answer to Question 2

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Feedback:
Based on MyPlate guidelines, individuals 9 years old and older should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily when following a 1800 calorie diet plan.

[meagbuch]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[chereeb]

Great answer, keep it coming