RD or Not, Here I Come
In the IDT team, who can make a nutrition/RD referral?
What is every IDT discipline.
Which is a whole grain?
a. Multi-grain Bread b. Brown Rice
c. Pearled Barley d. Chick-pea Pasta
What is brown rice.
I’m a grain often eaten at breakfast and can help lower cholesterol. What am I?
What is oatmeal.
Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?
What is Fat. 9 calories per gram as compared to 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates and protein.
Which sugars are okay for patients with type 2 diabetes?
a. cane sugar & brown sugar b. Honey & Agave
c. Monk Fruit & Stevia d. Splenda & HFCS
What is Monk Fruit Sweetener and Stevia.
Monk fruit and stevia are generally safe for people with diabetes because they are non-nutritive, zero-calorie sweeteners that do not significantly impact blood sugar levels.
How many audits do RD's do here at PACE?
What is Monthly kitchen audits and quarterly CACFP Center Monitoring Audits (4x/year).
How many food groups are included in My Plate, and which ones need to make up half your plate?
What is 5: fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy.
Fruits/Vegetables need to be 1/2 plate.
What is the most common food additive in the world?
(+100 pt) Bonus: RDI?
What is salt.
RDI: 2300 mg/day.
Which supplement do vegetarians and vegans have to take?
What is vitamin B12 or Cobalamin.
Mainly found in animal proteins.
People with hypertension are often advised to follow the DASH diet. What does DASH stand for?
What is Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Eating vegetables, fruits, & whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, and vegetable oils, Limiting saturated fat and sugar-sweetened beverages.
How many billable encounters do RD's do here at PACE and what are they?
What is follow-ups, reassessments, unscheduled reassessments, and initial assessments.
Name 3 vegetables that are counted as carbohydrates.
what is corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, butternut squash, acorn squash.
What is the only food that NEVER spoils?
What is honey.
Honey has an indefinite shelf-life due to it's combination of low moisture, high sugar content, high acidity, and natural enzymes that prevent bacterial and microbial growth.
What is the main nutrient in Tomatoes and what is it good for?
What is Lycopene.
Lycopene is a red carotenoid pigment known for its antioxidant properties, healthy prostate health (reduce prostate cancer), bone health, heart health, and skin health.
For adults, a normal BMI range is from 25 to 29. For older adults (>65 y/o), what is considered a "normal" BMI range?
What is 23-30. A slightly higher BMI is associated with better health outcomes, including increased muscle mass, greater protection against frailty, falls, and mortality in older adults. A BMI <23 can signal nutritional decline and increase risks.
If a ppt has chewing/swallowing issues, what kind of textured diet may an RD put them on?
What is soft & bite-sized, minced & moist, and pureed diet.
Which is the only optional food group in My Plate?
What is the fats food group.
The fat group is the only optional food group and the portion and serving size is the smallest on the plate (size of your thumb).
What do we need from water buffalo's to make this food? (Name the food too).
What is milk from water buffalo's to make mozzarella cheese.
Which 2 minerals help regulate blood pressure, fluid balance, and heart function?
What is sodium and potassium.
They work together to correct fluid levels inside & outside cells. High sodium intake w/o sufficient potassium can lead to high blood pressure. An imbalance in sodium & potassium can lead to arrhythmias & heart problems.
A cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy has a weakened immune system. What type of therapeutic diet do they need to be on and why?
What is a neutropenic diet. To reduce infection by limiting the intake of foods that may contain harmful bacteria/parasites. Diet consists of cooked foods, proper food hygiene and safe food handling, and avoiding high-risk raw foods.
Name at least 5 reasons why IDT disciplines might refer to RD?
what is: name any chronic condition, weight gain/weight loss, supplements, food insecurity, malnutrition, low appetite or intake, enteral nutrition, food allergies, food intolerances, GI issues (N,V,D), diet texture issues, nutrition education, center meal issues or preferences.
What milk alternatives do we provide here at PACE for our ppt's? AND which ones meet CACFP guidelines?
What is soy, lactose-free milk, and almond milk. Only soy and lactose-free milk meet the guidelines.
What food was invented at Disneyland in the early 1960's?
What is Doritos.
Doritos were made in Disneyland at the "Casa de Fritos" restaurant.
2 part Q: In the U.S., who is most likely to develop scurvy and from what vitamin deficiency?
a. Pregnant Person b. A Malnourished Baby
c. A Vegan d. Person w/ alcohol use disorder
What is alcohol use disorder, vitamin C deficiency.
Alcoholics may be lacking in many nutrients, including too little thiamin, vitamin C, protein, and overall calories.
What essential amino acid must be obtained from the diet by individuals with PKU because their bodies cannot make it from phenylalanine?
What is tyrosine.