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Georgia Goffage
on Oct 08, 2024
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A school nurse is presenting a class on nutritional needs to a group of 16-year-old adolescents.When discussing a balanced diet,the objectives for Healthy People 2020,and the goals of the ChooseMyPlate program,the nurse explains to this age group that nutritional goals should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) To balance energy expenditure and caloric intake to increase weight gain
B) To promote food choices for a healthy lifestyle
C) To decrease the intake of vitamins and minerals
D) To reduce chronic disease related to diet and weight
E) To limit fast foods because of increase in salt, fat, and calories
ChooseMyPlate Program
A nutritional guide created by the USDA to help American citizens understand and implement healthy eating habits, featuring proportions of different food groups.
Balanced Diet
A balanced diet provides all the nutrients a person requires, without going over the recommended daily calorie intake.
- Recognize and elucidate the dietary requirements and recommendations for various groups such as expectant teenagers, individuals with particular medical conditions, and lactating mothers.
- Elucidate the importance and function of vitamins, minerals, and dietary habits in sustaining health and controlling illnesses.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate the dietary requirements and recommendations for various groups such as expectant teenagers, individuals with particular medical conditions, and lactating mothers.
- Elucidate the importance and function of vitamins, minerals, and dietary habits in sustaining health and controlling illnesses.