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Which statement indicates the client understands the instruction about a DASH-style diet?
Which statement indicates the client understands the instruction about a DASH-style diet?
The client asks if he can use butter on a heart-healthy diet. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
The client asks if he can use butter on a heart-healthy diet. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
When developing a teaching plan for a client on a low-sodium diet, which of the following foods would the nurse advise the client to limit?
When developing a teaching plan for a client on a low-sodium diet, which of the following foods would the nurse advise the client to limit?
The nurse knows that instructions for a Mediterranean-style eating pattern have been effective when the client expresses a need to eat more:
The nurse knows that instructions for a Mediterranean-style eating pattern have been effective when the client expresses a need to eat more:
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Which of the following are characteristics of an 'ideal' healthy eating pattern for someone consuming 2000 cal/day?
Which of the following are characteristics of an 'ideal' healthy eating pattern for someone consuming 2000 cal/day?
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A client asks how to alter a diet to lower high cholesterol levels. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
A client asks how to alter a diet to lower high cholesterol levels. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
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The client understands that lifestyle therapy is the cornerstone of primary and secondary prevention of MetS. What does the client need to know about nutrition therapy for MetS?
The client understands that lifestyle therapy is the cornerstone of primary and secondary prevention of MetS. What does the client need to know about nutrition therapy for MetS?
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Which statement indicates the client does not understand the nutrition recommendations for hypertension?
Which statement indicates the client does not understand the nutrition recommendations for hypertension?
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Study Notes
DASH-Style Diet
- A client who understands the instruction about a DASH-style diet will prioritize eating more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.
Heart-Healthy Diet
- Limited amounts of butter can be incorporated into a heart-healthy diet if saturated fat is reduced elsewhere, such as by eating less red meat.
Low-Sodium Diet
- Cold cuts should be limited on a low-sodium diet.
Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
- A client who understands the instructions for a Mediterranean-style eating pattern will prioritize eating more fish and nuts.
- This eating pattern has been shown to be most effective at improving MetS risk factors.
"Ideal" Healthy Eating Pattern
- For a 2000 cal/day diet, an "ideal" healthy eating pattern includes:
- 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables per day
- 3 servings of whole grains per day
- 2 servings of fish per week
Lowering Cholesterol Levels
- To lower high cholesterol levels, a client should eat a DASH diet or adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern to reduce the risk of ASCVD.
Lifestyle Therapy for MetS
- Lifestyle therapy is the cornerstone of primary and secondary prevention of MetS.
- A Mediterranean-style eating pattern is most effective at improving MetS risk factors.
Hypertension Nutrition Recommendations
- Sodium restriction is necessary for hypertension, and eating enough potassium in fruits and vegetables is not a substitute for sodium restriction.
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Description
This quiz assesses understanding of different diet plans, including DASH, heart-healthy, low-sodium, and Mediterranean-style eating patterns. It covers food choices and restrictions for each diet.
