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Distinguish between balanced and unbalanced diets
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
apply dietary guidelines
compare given diet to American Dietetic Association guidelines
draw logical conclusions from the comparison
comparison is neat and presentable
comparison is concise and accurate
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Illustrate how carbohydrate intake impacts oral and systemic health
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
explain digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates
identify the role of carbohydrate in a healthy diet
identify health problems related to insufficient or excessive carbohydrate intake
analyze food labels for carbohydrate content and hidden sugars
describe characteristics of cariogenic and non-cariogenic foods
predict cariogenic potential by form and frequency of ingestion of fermentable carbohydrates
indicate the need for counseling based on cariogenic potential of diet
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Illustrate how protein intake impacts oral and systemic health
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
explain digestion, absorption and metabolism of protein
identify the role of protein in a healthy diet
analyze food labels for protein content
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Describe how lipids impact oral and systemic health
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe lipids and the relationship to a healthy diet
explain digestion, absorption and metabolism of lipids
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Infer how vitamin intake affects a patient's health
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the Reference Daily Intake (RDI's) and sources of specific vitamins
detail the functions of specific vitamins
include health risks related to deficiencies of specific vitamins
identify potential of toxic effects of excessive vitamin intake
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Infer how mineral intake affects a patient's health and fluid balance
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the Reference Daily Intake (RDI's) and sources of specific minerals
detail the functions of specific minerals
list health risks related to deficiencies of specific minerals
identify potential of toxic effects of excessive mineral intake
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Construct a diet to meet the needs of patients with compromised dental /oral conditions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the oral or systemic condition of the patient
outline the varied additional needs of the patient
include the required nutrients needed within 10% of RDI
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Describe nutritional needs at different stages in the life cycle
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe specific nutritional needs in a given life stage
identify physiologic, psychological or sociological barriers to good nutrition
identify required nutrients needed within 10% of RDI
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Correlate eating disorders with the effects on dental health
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the eating disorder
suggest nutritional counseling for oral or systemic damage
determine the plan for referral