Vignette #2 Julia and David Are New Parents of a 13-Year-Old

question 83

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe's pediatrician's office. David's first question is "Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?" Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions.
You show Julia and David the MyPlate graphic. What important principle can you best demonstrate to them using this graphic?

• A) adequacy-include at least four different foods on your plate at each meal
• B) proportionality-fill at least half your plate with fruits and vegetables
• C) food safety-avoid mixing dairy foods with other foods on your plate
• D) moderation-limit added sugars and solid fats on your plate
• E) calorie control-avoid empty calories on your plate

Comprehend the mechanisms of homeostasis and its importance in physiological regulation.

Understand Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its application to motivation and behavior.

Understand the duration and prognosis of depressive episodes.

Comprehend the theoretical frameworks explaining depression, including learned helplessness, depressive cognitive triad, and the impact of early life events.

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