Dietary Guidelines

Question 1

Recommended sat fats intake

Answer 1

less than 7% of calories

Question 2

Recommended cholesterol

Answer 2

less than 300 mg/d (less than 200 for at risk pts)

Question 3

Recommended seafood

Answer 3

2 servings/week

Question 4

Goal intake of daily Na

Answer 4

1500 mg/d

Question 5

How can you attenuate the effects of dietary Na

Answer 5

increase K intake

Question 6

Concerns with MyPlate

Answer 6

no consideration for combination foods. No portion recommendations. Not total daily diet

Question 7

Benefits of DASH diet and Mediterranean diet

Answer 7

reduced mortality, CV disease, BP

Question 8

DASH diet recommendations

Answer 8

emphasized fruits, veg, low fat dairy, whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts

Total fat (27%) and saturated fat (6%)

Question 9

5 healthy lifestyle habits

Answer 9

more than 5 fruits/veg per day
regular exercise ( > 12x/mo)
healthy weight (BMI 18.5-29.9)
moderate alcohol consumption (1 or less per day)
No smoking