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Identify at least 4 ways to modify a diet creating a healthier eating style/pattern.
What are the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans for different age groups and what benefits are seen with these levels of physical activity?
The USDA recommends limits to added sugars, sodium, alcohol and saturated fats. What are these limits and why would are these limits recommended?
Briefly define HEI, NHANES, DGA, and the foods/products regulated by the FDA/USDA.
Define AMDR and identify ranges for children and adults.
What do the acronyms DRI, UL, EAR, RDA signify? Describe how these numbers are developed and how they are used to guide nutritional recommendations for people and populations.
Compare the recommended consumption to actual average consumption of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, protein for males and females across the lifespan. Are Americans eating too much/too little?
Compare and contrast the calcium and sodium RDA across the lifespan. What is the recommended UL for sodium?
What recommendations would you make to an older adult patient regarding vitamin B12 and why?
What recommendations would you make to a pregnant patient regarding folate and why?