Question

DASH stands for ____________________________________________
TLC stands for ______________________________________________
List the majors dietary and nutritional concerns in a typical American diet
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
What are the unique features of the DASH diet?
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
Consumption of minimally processed foods is the highlight of the DASH diet. List five nutritional concerns that a diet of this type can address.
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________
List five examples of each of the food groups listed below that can be included in a DASH diet
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Micronutrients (includes vitamins and minerals)
Why is the intake of complex carbohydrates recommended for the DASH diet?
Based on your understanding the DASH diet is closest to which Oldways pyramid in chapter 2?
The DASH diet can also address nutritional concerns related to Circle all correct answers
a. Lower blood glucose levels and better A1c numbers
b. Lower LDL and triglycerides lower risks for adverse cardiac event
c. Improves insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
d. Lowering blood pressure
e. Should be the focus of primary prevention strategies and lowers obesity
f. All the above
What are some strategies that can help a client follow the DASH diet?
 
REVIEW THE TLC DOCUMENT ON THE NIH WEBSITE AND SUMMARIZE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOLLOWING
Page 19: List the guidelines for a heart healthy diet
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________
f. _______________________________
Page 24 and 25: How does reading and understanding food labels help improve our dietary intake
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________
f. _______________________________
Page 27: What is the significance of plant sterols and stanols?

Page 28: Discuss the importance of fiber in heart healthy diet.

List foods that are sources of soluble and insoluble fiber

Page 30: What are the dietary guidelines for sodium and alcohol in the TLC diet?

Page 32: List strategies to reduce sodium intake.

Page 41: List strategies to making right choices when eating out.

Page 42 and 43: Identify the benefits of exercise and physical activity.

Answer 1

1. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.

2. TLC stands for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes.

3. The major dietary and nutritional concerns in a typical American diet are:

a. High fat content.

b. Unbalanced and oversized diet consisting mainly of junk food.

c. Processed/pre-packaged foods high in sodium, sugar, etc.

d. Low in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

4. The unique features of the DASH diet are:

a. More vegetables, fruits, and low-fat or nonfat dairy foods with high fiber; an effective method for weight loss and to be healthier at the same time. Helps to maintain a healthy weight with more muscle mass.

b. Low sodium, low sugar foods; follows US guidelines for sodium content.

c. Rich in potassium, magnesium, and calcium; nutrients which help to lower blood pressure.

d. Whole grains, lean meat, fish, poultry, beans, seeds and nuts, etc are included with no refined and processed foods. It is a flexible diet, which meets the food preferences of most people.s

5. Five nutritional concerns that a diet like DASH can address are:
a. Protein deficiency. Whole grains, lean meat, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts, which are good sources of protein, are included in this diet.
b. Vitamin and mineral deficiency. This is a highly nutritional diet.

c. Low fiber content. This is a high fiber diet.
d. High calorific value. The DASH diet is a low-fat diet, so it does not add up empty calories.
e. High sodium, high sugar content. A diet like DASH will have low sodium and low sugar.

6. Five examples of each of the below food groups that can be included in a DASH diet:
a. Carbohydrates: Whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, broken wheat pudding, quinoa,
b. Proteins: Lean meat, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts
c. Lipids: Sunflower oil, olive oil, marine algae, phytoplankton, and salmon.
d. Micronutrients (includes vitamins and minerals): Cabbage, shellfish, fish, low-fat dairy products, and dark leafy greens.

7. The intake of complex carbohydrates are recommended for the DASH diet to minimize high-fat content in the diet.

8. The DASH diet is closest to the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

9. Answer: f) All of the above

The DASH diet can also address nutritional concerns related to:
a. Lower blood glucose levels and better A1c numbers.
b. Lower LDL and triglycerides lower risks for adverse cardiac event.
c. Improves insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
d. Lowering blood pressure.
e. Should be the focus of primary prevention strategies and lowers obesity.

10. Some strategies that can help a client follow the DASH diet are:

a. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

b. Refined grains should be replaced by whole grains.

c. Opt for low-fat or fat-free dairy products.

d. Lean protein sources like fish, poultry, and beans.

e. Use vegetable oils for cooking.

f. Limit high sugar foods like soda and candy.

g. Intake of foods high in saturated fats like meats, full-fat dairy, and coconut oil should be limited.