NURSING 001 Chapter 19 Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies.

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NURSING 001 Chapter 19 Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies. Diet Planning Guides My Plate (USDA 2011)  Shows how much should be eaten from each of the 4 food groups  USDA suggests bal... ancing calories by reducing portions  Increase intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains  Reduce amount of sodium and sugary foods in diet Dietary Guidelines for Americans (USDA 2010)  Recommendations for the general population and specific population groups  Intended to help people choose an overall healthy diet  Emphasizes balancing calories with activity to manage weight  Consume more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains  Increasing fat-free or low-fat dairy products and seafood  Consume less sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains  Guidelines used to form the US Federal nutrition policy and directly affects federal nutrition programs Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)  Expands on Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)  Includes adequate intake, tolerable upper intake level, and estimated requirement of each nutrient.  Helps individuals optimize their health, prevent disease, and avoid consuming too much of a nutrien [Show More]

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