A client has been admitted to a United States hospital unit with a diagnosis of marasmus. The nurse understands that this diagnosis is most likely secondary to what?

The nurse is working with an adult client to select a lunch menu for the day based on MyPlate guidelines. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client chooses which meal as the best option?

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates is based on the minimum amount of glucose required to fuel the brain. Compare this with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR). When discussing the AMDR with a client, what should the nurse identify as the recommended carbohydrate intake as a proportion of total dietary calories?

A client who is an athlete expresses concern about the body potentially using protein as fuel. What recommendation should the nurse make to address the client’s concern?

When discussing the core objectives of Healthy People 2030, which objective would the nurse include?

. A client asks the nurse, “What happens if I eat more sugar than I need?” The nurse explains that when bodily energy needs are met, excess glucose is used to form what?

The nurse is helping a client develop a meal plan based on the 2000-calorie MyPlate plan. Which menu suggests the client understands the plan?

A nurse is teaching a nutritional health class for clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The clients are asked to identify variables that influence the glycemic response of the body to a food. What factors would the clients include to demonstrate understanding? Select all that apply.

A client tells the nurse, “Sometimes I feel lethargic after a meal, but the feeling goes away quickly, and I have normal energy levels again.” How would the nurse best explain this phenomenon?

The nurse asks a member of the nutrition class to state the primary recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the class includes what in their answer? Select all that apply.