NSC Nutrition Interventions 3

Question 1

A health promotion program wants to reduce obesity-related absenteeism. Which intervention is most evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

Providing nutrition education combined with healthy food access

Answer

Combining nutrition education with improved access to healthy food options is the most evidence-based approach to reducing obesity in workplace settings.

Question 2

Which dietary component is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity physical labor?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is the preferred and most rapidly available fuel for high-intensity muscular work.

Question 3

What does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend as the daily limit for added sugars?

Accepted Answer

Less than 10% of total daily calories

Answer

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

Question 4

A safety professional notices workers are drowsy after eating at the cafeteria. Which cafeteria change would best address post-meal drowsiness?

Accepted Answer

Reducing refined carbohydrates and increasing fiber and protein

Answer

High-glycemic refined carbohydrates cause rapid blood sugar spikes followed by crashes; replacing them with fiber and protein promotes steadier energy levels.

Question 5

Which approach best describes a 'nudge' in a workplace nutrition intervention?

Accepted Answer

Placing fruits and vegetables at eye level in the cafeteria

Answer

A nudge subtly changes the environment to make healthier choices easier without restricting freedom, such as positioning healthy foods prominently.

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NSC Nutrition Interventions 3