Nutrition Interventions Flashcards
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A construction worker exposed to lead should increase intake of which nutrient to help minimize lead absorption?
Answer: Calcium
Adequate calcium intake competes with lead for absorption in the gut, reducing the amount of lead that enters the bloodstream.
Which condition is a common nutritional consequence of prolonged night-shift work?
Answer: Vitamin D deficiency
Night-shift workers have reduced sun exposure, which limits the skin's production of vitamin D, increasing deficiency risk.
For a worker managing type 2 diabetes, which meal strategy is most important during a work shift?
Answer: Consuming regular, balanced meals and snacks to stabilize blood glucose
Consistent meal timing with balanced macronutrients prevents dangerous blood glucose fluctuations in workers with type 2 diabetes.
What is the NSC's primary concern regarding energy drink consumption in the workplace?
Answer: High caffeine and sugar content may cause energy crashes and impaired alertness
Energy drinks with high caffeine and sugar can cause initial stimulation followed by a crash, ultimately impairing the alertness and reaction time needed for safe work.
Which nutrient plays the most important role in supporting immune function for workers in high-exposure environments?
Answer: Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports the immune system by stimulating the production and function of white blood cells.
A wellness coordinator wants to assess nutritional risk in workers. Which screening tool is most commonly used?
Answer: Body Mass Index (BMI) combined with dietary history
BMI combined with a dietary history provides a practical, evidence-based initial screen for nutritional risk factors in occupational health settings.
Which dietary pattern is most strongly associated with reduced risk of chronic disease, as recommended in occupational health programs?
Answer: Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats
The Mediterranean diet is backed by extensive research showing significant reductions in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and inflammation.