Trivium Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2

Question 1

Which condition requires a low-sodium diet?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Hypothyroidism

Answer

Hyperlipidemia

Question 2

A patient with iron-deficiency anemia should increase intake of which food?

Accepted Answer

Lean red meat

Answer

Milk

Answer

White bread

Answer

Butter

Question 3

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with scurvy?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin D

Question 4

A mechanically altered diet differs from a pureed diet in that it allows:

Accepted Answer

Foods that are minced or chopped

Answer

Thin liquids only

Answer

Clear broths only

Answer

Tube feeding formulas

Question 5

Which carbohydrate type takes longest to digest and helps stabilize blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Complex carbohydrates

Answer

Simple sugars

Answer

Refined starches

Answer

Fructose

Question 6

Enteral nutrition refers to feeding through which route?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal tract via tube

Answer

Intravenous line

Answer

Subcutaneous injection

Answer

Oral supplements only

Question 7

Which food group is the primary dietary source of complete proteins?

Accepted Answer

Animal products

Answer

Grains

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Fruits