CSG CSG Nutritional Supplementation & Therapeutic Diets 2

Question 1

Calcium citrate is preferred over calcium carbonate for older adults primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It is better absorbed in low-stomach-acid environments

Answer

Calcium citrate does not require stomach acid for absorption, making it superior for older adults who commonly have hypochlorhydria or take proton pump inhibitors.

Question 2

A registered dietitian recommends a low-sodium diet for an older adult with heart failure. The typical sodium restriction is:

Accepted Answer

Less than 1,500–2,000 mg/day

Answer

Guidelines for heart failure management typically recommend sodium restriction to 1,500–2,000 mg/day to reduce fluid retention and cardiac workload.

Question 3

Which B-vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with cognitive decline and peripheral neuropathy in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Answer

Vitamin B12 deficiency is prevalent in older adults due to reduced intrinsic factor and gastric acid, leading to neurological symptoms and megaloblastic anemia.

Question 4

A texture-modified diet classified as IDDSI Level 4 is described as:

Accepted Answer

Pureed, smooth, and lump-free

Answer

IDDSI Level 4 (Pureed) describes food that is smooth, cohesive, and lump-free with a pudding-like consistency, requiring no chewing.

Question 5

Which trace mineral supplementation is most appropriate for an older adult recovering from a pressure injury to support wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Zinc

Answer

Zinc plays a critical role in collagen synthesis, immune function, and cell proliferation, making it important for wound healing in older adults with pressure injuries.

CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition Practice Test

CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition Practice Test

CSG CSG Nutritional Supplementation & Therapeutic Diets 2