Practice Question
The nurse is teaching a group of college students about eating a healthy diet. The nurse should include which important points about carbohydrates during the teaching session? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer:
Half of the intake of grains should be whole grains.
Rationale:
🌾 Half of the intake of grains should be whole grains
🌾 Whole grains provide more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains.
🌾 They help regulate blood sugar and improve digestive health.
🌾 Dietary guidelines recommend making at least 50% of grain intake whole grains.
🥦 Add dark green, red, and orange vegetables
🥦 These colorful vegetables provide a variety of phytonutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants.
🥦 They contribute to overall carbohydrate quality and disease prevention.
🥦 Including them in meals improves nutrient density.
🍎 Select fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruit more often than fruit juice
🍎 Whole fruits provide fiber and nutrients not found in fruit juices.
🍎 Fruit juice is often high in sugar and low in fiber, which can cause blood sugar spikes.
🍎 Encouraging whole fruit consumption supports better glycemic control.
🫘 Beans and peas are great sources of fiber
🫘 These legumes provide complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber that aid digestion and blood sugar regulation.
🫘 They also contribute to satiety and heart health.
🫘 Beans and peas are important components of a balanced carbohydrate intake.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Nutrition
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