Role of the RD
The information a RD may assess in a nutrition assessment (name one example)
What is past medical history, lab results, NFPE, food intake
The main role of carbohydrates
What is our body's main fuel source
The main role of protein
To build and repair muscles
True or false: Fats are unhealthy
False! Your body needs carbohydrates, proteins, AND fats to function properly.
What are the 5 components of the MyPlate method?
Protein, carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, dairy or fortified alternative.
The nutrition-related problem that a RD recognizes when a patient has poor intake and weight loss
What is malnutrition
What does your body break carbohydrates down into and uses it for energy?
What are proteins made of?
Amino acids
Name one important job that fat performs in the body
Helps absorb certain vitamins, provides energy, or supports cell growth
A students plate has chicken, rice, broccoli, and apple slices. How much should each food fill up the plate?
1/4 chicken, 1/4 potatoes, 1/4 broccoli, and 1/4 apples.
Someone says they want to cut out carbohydrates from their diet because carbs are bad. Why is this not a good idea?
Carbohydrates are the body's main fuel source, and the body needs adequate energy to function. Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet.
Name an example of a protein source
Eggs, chicken, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, yogurt, nuts etc
Which kind of fat is considered more heart healthy?
Unsaturated fats
A student has spaghetti, meatballs, roasted zucchini and grapes. What could we add to this meal according to the MyPlate method?
Dairy or fortified alternative - provides calcium and vitamin D
The conditions RDs can help treat (name one example)
Diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, oncology, transplants...and MORE
What is an example of a simple vs. complex carbohydrate food?
Simple: Candy, soda, sugar etc
Complex: whole wheat bread, pasta, rice, oatmeal etc
What is meant by an essential amino acid vs. a non-essential amino acids
Essential:
Non-essential:
Name one example of a saturated fat vs. unsaturated fat food
Saturated: butter, fatty meats, cheese etc
Unsaturated: olive oil, avocados, nuts/seeds, salmon etc
What are 2 important things should we pay attention to on a food label to know how much we are getting of things?
Serving size and daily value %.
The medical nutrition therapy RDs consider when a patient is unable to tolerate food by mouth
What is parenteral or enteral nutrition
To provide more sustained energy, a student should consider what kind of carbohydrate?
Complex
Beans and rice are eaten together. What nutritional benefit does combining these foods provide?
Together, they provide complementary amino acids that help supply all nine essential amino acids.
Why is it important to limit saturated fats in your diet and increase unsaturated fats?
Too much saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fats can help lower LDL.
What should we limit when looking at food labels and what should we get enough of?
Saturated fat and added sugars.
Protein, fiber, vitamins/minerals.