After leaving the PCP, the client told the nurse that eating in ...

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After leaving the PCP, the client told the nurse that eating in moderation was recommended. He then asked the nurse what it means to eat in moderation. Her best reply would be:
 
  1. Eating in moderation means to many different foods..
   2. Eating in moderation means that you don't include extra portions at meal time..
   3. Eating in moderation means eating foods low in fat, cholesterol, and sugar, and only occasionally eating large amounts of these foods..
   4. Eating in moderation means primarily eating large portions of fruits and vegetables..

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the client's BMI during a routine physical examination. The client is a 19-year-old male who stands 6 ft tall and weighs 235 pounds. The nurse determines the client falls into which BMI category?
 
  A) Healthy weight C) Obesity class 1
  B) Overweight D) Obesity class 2

Question 3

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein for a healthy adult who weighs 60 kg is _____ g/day.
 
  a. 36
  b. 48
  c. 60
  d. 72

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Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Eating in moderation means eating foods low in fat, cholesterol, and sugar, and only occasionally eating large amounts of these foods. Eating many different foods provides a diverse diet. Not including extra portions at meals is a means of limiting the caloric intake, but refers to the amount not the quality of food consumed. Eating primarily large portions of fruits and vegetables does not refer to a balanced diet eaten in moderation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
To determine the BMI, the weight in pounds is divided by the height in inches squared and multiplied by 703 (235 / 5184  703 = 31.. According to the BMI chart, a BMI score of 18.5 to 24.9 is healthy weight; 25 to 29.9 is overweight; 30 to 34.9 is obesity class 1; 35 to 39.9 is obesity class 2; and 40 and above is obesity class 3.

Answer to Question 3

B
The RDA for protein for a healthy adult is 0.8 g/kg per day. Therefore the RDA for an adult who weighs 60 kg is 0.8 x 60 = 48 g/day.