CCBMA Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Question 1

Which macronutrient provides 4 calories per gram and is the body's preferred source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Fat

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fiber

Question 2

A patient is placed on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following foods is allowed?

Accepted Answer

Gelatin (Jell-O)

Answer

Cream of wheat

Answer

Orange juice with pulp

Answer

Yogurt

Question 3

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and is often called the 'sunshine vitamin'?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 4

A patient with iron-deficiency anemia should be counseled to consume which of the following to enhance iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C-rich foods

Answer

Milk

Answer

Tea

Answer

High-fiber bran

Question 5

Which dietary approach is most appropriate for a patient diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Consistent carbohydrate diet with controlled portions

Answer

High protein, zero carbohydrate diet

Answer

High fat, high calorie diet

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Unrestricted diet with insulin adjustment only

Question 6

The Body Mass Index (BMI) for an adult patient is 32. How would this be classified?

Accepted Answer

Obese

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Normal weight

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Overweight

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Severely underweight

Question 7

Which mineral is critical for thyroid hormone synthesis and is added to table salt to prevent deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Iodine

Answer

Fluoride

Answer

Selenium

Answer

Zinc