ISSA Special Populations & Dietary Guidelines 2

Question 1

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what percentage of total daily calories should come from added sugars?

Accepted Answer

Less than 10%

Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total daily caloric intake.

Question 2

A pregnant woman in her second trimester requires approximately how many additional calories per day above her pre-pregnancy needs?

Accepted Answer

340 additional calories

Answer

During the second trimester of pregnancy, women need approximately 340 additional calories per day to support fetal growth.

Question 3

Which nutrient is of particular concern for exclusively breastfed infants due to insufficient levels in breast milk?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Breast milk contains insufficient vitamin D, so the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends supplementing exclusively breastfed infants with 400 IU/day.

Question 4

An older adult client is concerned about bone density. Which combination of nutrients is most critical to prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Calcium and vitamin D

Answer

Calcium and vitamin D work synergistically to maintain bone mineral density and reduce osteoporosis risk in older adults.

Question 5

The DASH diet was originally developed to address which health condition?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was specifically developed to lower blood pressure through dietary modification.

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ISSA Special Populations & Dietary Guidelines 2