CN Clinical Nutrition & Disease Prevention 3

Question 1

Which fat modification is most strongly recommended to lower LDL cholesterol in patients with dyslipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Replace saturated fat with unsaturated fat

Answer

Replacing saturated fats with mono- and polyunsaturated fats lowers LDL cholesterol more effectively than replacing fat with refined carbs.

Question 2

A patient with gout should be advised to limit which of the following to reduce uric acid levels?

Accepted Answer

Organ meats and beer

Answer

Organ meats are high in purines and beer contains both purines and alcohol, all of which raise uric acid.

Question 3

Which feeding approach is preferred for a stroke patient with dysphagia who has a functional gastrointestinal tract but cannot safely swallow?

Accepted Answer

Enteral tube feeding

Answer

Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral whenever the gut works, preserving gut integrity and reducing infection risk.

Question 4

Which micronutrient deficiency is a major concern after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass due to bypassed absorption sites and reduced intrinsic factor?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Gastric bypass reduces intrinsic factor production and bypasses absorption sites, making B12 deficiency common without supplementation.

Question 5

For primary prevention of neural tube defects, women of childbearing age should consume how much folic acid daily?

Accepted Answer

400 mcg

Answer

The standard recommendation is 400 mcg of folic acid daily for women capable of becoming pregnant.

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