Nutrition & Dietary Guidance Flashcards
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Which type of fat is considered most heart-healthy?
Answer: Unsaturated fat
Unsaturated fats from olive oil, nuts, and fish help support healthy cholesterol levels.
What is the most effective nutrition strategy for a rotating-shift worker to maintain steady energy?
Answer: Eat regular, smaller balanced meals and snacks
Smaller, regular balanced meals keep blood sugar stable and reduce fatigue across irregular schedules.
Which nutrient is the body's primary source of quick energy?
Answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates break down into glucose, the body's main and fastest fuel.
Which practice best supports safe food handling for a packed lunch brought to a checkpoint?
Answer: Keeping perishable food at 40°F or below with an ice pack
Perishable foods should stay at 40°F or below to slow bacterial growth.
Perishable food should not be left out of refrigeration for more than how long at normal room temperature?
Answer: 2 hours
USDA advises discarding perishable food left out more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.
Which mineral is most associated with raising blood pressure when consumed in excess?
Answer: Sodium
High sodium intake is linked to elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
An officer wants a nutritious, portable protein source for a long shift. Which is best?
Answer: Hard-boiled eggs or Greek yogurt
Eggs and Greek yogurt provide high-quality protein that promotes fullness.
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