CDN Pediatric & Geriatric Nutrition 3

Question 1

A child with celiac disease is at greatest long-term nutritional risk for deficiency of which mineral?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Answer

Celiac disease damages the small intestinal mucosa where calcium is primarily absorbed, increasing fracture risk and osteoporosis if not managed.

Question 2

What is the primary nutritional concern when introducing complementary foods to a 6-month-old breastfed infant?

Accepted Answer

Sufficient iron and zinc

Answer

After 6 months, breast milk alone cannot meet iron and zinc demands, making iron-rich complementary foods a priority.

Question 3

An elderly woman on warfarin asks about her diet. Which nutrient requires careful monitoring because it can antagonize her anticoagulant therapy?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Vitamin K is essential for synthesis of clotting factors and directly counteracts warfarin's anticoagulant mechanism.

Question 4

Which condition in older adults is characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function?

Accepted Answer

Sarcopenia

Answer

Sarcopenia is the age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and function and is a major contributor to disability in older adults.

Question 5

A 3-year-old presents with a distended abdomen, edema, and skin lesions, but adequate caloric intake. The most likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Kwashiorkor

Answer

Kwashiorkor results from severe protein deficiency with relatively adequate caloric intake, presenting with edema, skin/hair changes, and fatty liver.

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CDN Pediatric & Geriatric Nutrition 3