to follow a healthy diet a person should be sure that

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ATI Proctored Nutrition Exam

1. To follow a healthy diet, a person should be sure that:

A. 20-35% of the total carbs eaten should be made up of fiber
B. 45-65% of the total carbs eaten should be made up of fiber
C. 45-65% of the total fiber eaten should be made up of soluble fiber
D. 45-65% of the total calories eaten should be made up of carbs

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) suggests that 45-65% of total daily calories should come from carbohydrates.

2. Which of the following is not correct?

A. energy density is a comparison of energy (kcals) content to the weight of food
B. if a food product contains a 15% daily value of calcium, that product is said to be a low source of calcium
C. MyPlate illustrates the 5 food groups
D.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A product with 15% Daily Value (DV) of calcium is considered a good source, not a low source. Typically, anything 10-19% DV is considered a good source.

3. A client with cirrhosis and ascites is being cared for by a nurse. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A. Decrease the client's fluid intake.
B. Increase the client's saturated fat intake.
C. Increase the client's sodium intake.
D. Decrease the client's carbohydrate intake.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In a client with cirrhosis and ascites, decreasing carbohydrate intake is essential as it helps reduce the production of ascitic fluid. Excess carbohydrates can lead to fluid retention. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. Decreasing fluid intake can worsen dehydration, increasing saturated fat intake is not recommended due to its impact on liver health, and increasing sodium intake can worsen fluid retention and exacerbate ascites in these clients.

4. What is tocopherol?

A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin B3
D. Vitamin E

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Tocopherol is another name for Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as tocopherol is specifically related to Vitamin E and not Vitamin B1, B2, or B3.