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1. What are some of the nutritional challenges facing a school nurse at an urban elementary school? How can you provide nutrition education and wellness promotion to this patient population?

2. A 32-year-old man comes to the clinic for his routine checkup. He is generally in good health but is slightly overweight. He states that he would like to lose weight and has been considering "one of those low-carbohydrate diets" that is popular. Knowing the function and importance of carbohydrates in the body, what guidance would you give this man about carbohydrate intake?

3. The American diet traditionally is, and has been, high in fat. However, eating too much fat can contribute to health problems, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. How can people reduce the amount of fat in their diets?

4. Protein is an essential nutrient that is critical for tissue growth and repair. The average person should receive 10% to 35% of his or her daily caloric intake from protein. Under what circumstances would a person need an increased protein intake.

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