Nutrition Interventions Flashcards
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A health promotion program wants to reduce obesity-related absenteeism. Which intervention is most evidence-based?
Answer: Providing nutrition education combined with healthy food access
Combining nutrition education with improved access to healthy food options is the most evidence-based approach to reducing obesity in workplace settings.
Which dietary component is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity physical labor?
Answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is the preferred and most rapidly available fuel for high-intensity muscular work.
What does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend as the daily limit for added sugars?
Answer: Less than 10% of total daily calories
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total daily caloric intake.
A safety professional notices workers are drowsy after eating at the cafeteria. Which cafeteria change would best address post-meal drowsiness?
Answer: Reducing refined carbohydrates and increasing fiber and protein
High-glycemic refined carbohydrates cause rapid blood sugar spikes followed by crashes; replacing them with fiber and protein promotes steadier energy levels.
Which approach best describes a 'nudge' in a workplace nutrition intervention?
Answer: Placing fruits and vegetables at eye level in the cafeteria
A nudge subtly changes the environment to make healthier choices easier without restricting freedom, such as positioning healthy foods prominently.
Excessive consumption of which mineral is most closely linked to elevated blood pressure in workers?
Answer: Sodium
High sodium intake causes the body to retain water, increasing blood volume and blood pressure, raising the risk of hypertension.
Which behavioral strategy is most effective for helping workers adopt long-term healthy eating habits?
Answer: Small, incremental changes paired with positive reinforcement
Small, sustainable changes reinforced with positive feedback are more likely to become permanent habits compared to extreme or restrictive approaches.