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Nutrition Assessment & Client Evaluation Flashcards

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  1. A client's 3-day food diary shows consistently low iron intake. Which follow-up assessment tool would BEST confirm iron-deficiency risk before making dietary recommendations?

    Answer: Serum ferritin lab test

    Serum ferritin is the most sensitive biomarker for iron stores and confirms deficiency risk that dietary intake logs only suggest.

  2. When calculating a client's estimated energy requirement using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, which variable is NOT directly used in the formula?

    Answer: Waist circumference

    Mifflin-St Jeor uses weight, height, age, and sex to estimate RMR; waist circumference is a body composition measure, not part of the equation.

  3. A nutritionist notices a client's food diary includes frequent fast food meals but the client denies eating out often during the interview. This discrepancy is BEST addressed by:

    Answer: Exploring barriers to home cooking non-judgmentally

    Non-judgmental exploration of lifestyle barriers builds rapport and uncovers the true factors driving the client's eating patterns.

  4. Which anthropometric measurement is MOST useful for estimating visceral adiposity and associated metabolic risk in a male client?

    Answer: Waist circumference

    Waist circumference is the primary anthropometric proxy for visceral fat and cardiometabolic risk according to major health guidelines.

  5. A client presents with a BMI of 17.2. According to WHO classification, this places the client in which category?

    Answer: Moderate thinness

    WHO classifies BMI 16.0–16.9 as moderate thinness and 17.0–18.49 as mild thinness; 17.2 falls in the mild thinness range.

  6. During a nutrition intake interview, using open-ended questions primarily helps the nutritionist to:

    Answer: Encourage the client to elaborate and share context

    Open-ended questions invite narrative responses that reveal eating habits, motivations, and barriers not captured by yes/no formats.

  7. A registered dietitian uses the NCI Diet History Questionnaire (DHQ) in research. This instrument is classified as a:

    Answer: Food frequency questionnaire

    The DHQ is a self-administered food frequency questionnaire designed to estimate usual dietary intake over the past year.

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