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Dietary Planning & Nutritional Guidelines Flashcards

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  1. A client following a Mediterranean diet asks which oil should be the primary fat source. What is the correct recommendation?

    Answer: Extra virgin olive oil

    Extra virgin olive oil is the hallmark fat of the Mediterranean diet, providing monounsaturated fats and polyphenols linked to cardiovascular benefits.

  2. What is the primary difference between the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

    Answer: EAR meets needs of 50% of the population; RDA meets needs of 97–98%

    The EAR meets the median (50%) population requirement while the RDA is set 2 standard deviations above the EAR to meet 97–98% of individuals' needs.

  3. A nutrition coach working with a client who has Type 2 diabetes should prioritize which dietary strategy to help manage postprandial blood glucose?

    Answer: Spreading carbohydrate intake evenly throughout the day

    Distributing carbohydrate intake consistently across meals helps prevent large blood glucose spikes and supports more stable glycemic control throughout the day.

  4. Which approach to meal planning uses a visual guide that assigns specific portions of the hand to estimate serving sizes?

    Answer: Hand portion method

    The hand portion method uses parts of the hand (palm, fist, cupped hand, thumb) as portable, individualized guides for estimating protein, carbohydrate, vegetable, and fat servings.

  5. A 45-year-old female client reports consuming 1,200 mg of calcium per day. According to the DRI, is this intake adequate?

    Answer: Yes, the RDA for women 19–50 is 1,000 mg/day

    The calcium RDA for women aged 19–50 is 1,000 mg/day, so 1,200 mg/day exceeds this recommendation and is adequate.

  6. When a nutrition coach creates a dietary plan for weight loss, what is the recommended maximum weekly rate of fat loss to preserve lean muscle mass?

    Answer: 0.5–1.0 lb per week

    A rate of 0.5–1.0 lb of weight loss per week (achieved through a 250–500 calorie daily deficit) is generally recommended to minimize muscle loss while promoting fat loss.

  7. Which macronutrient has the highest thermic effect, meaning the body uses the most energy to digest and process it?

    Answer: Protein

    Protein has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF) at approximately 20–35%, compared to 5–10% for carbohydrates and 0–3% for fats.