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Nutrition & Diet Therapy Flashcards

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  1. Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?

    Answer: Fat

    Dietary fat provides 9 kcal per gram, compared to 4 kcal/g for carbohydrates and protein.

  2. A naturopathic physician recommends an elimination diet to a patient with suspected food sensitivities. Which food group is most commonly eliminated first?

    Answer: Gluten-containing grains and dairy

    Gluten and dairy are the most common dietary antigens and are typically the first eliminated in standard elimination diet protocols.

  3. Which dietary pattern is most strongly supported by evidence for reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

    Answer: Mediterranean diet

    The Mediterranean diet has the strongest evidence base for reducing cardiovascular disease risk, supported by large clinical trials such as PREDIMED.

  4. A patient presents with fatigue, pallor, and glossitis. Lab work shows low serum vitamin B12. Which dietary source would best help replete B12 levels?

    Answer: Clams and beef liver

    Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, with clams and beef liver among the richest dietary sources.

  5. Which omega-3 fatty acid is considered most biologically active and is primarily found in fatty fish?

    Answer: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

    EPA and DHA are the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids with direct anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits, found in fatty fish and fish oil.

  6. Which nutrient deficiency is most associated with impaired wound healing and compromised immune function?

    Answer: Zinc

    Zinc is essential for collagen synthesis, immune cell function, and inflammatory response, making deficiency a primary contributor to impaired wound healing.

  7. A naturopathic physician advises a vegan patient to monitor their intake of which nutrient to prevent megaloblastic anemia?

    Answer: Vitamin B12

    Vitamin B12 is absent from plant foods, and vegans must supplement or consume fortified foods to prevent megaloblastic anemia and neurological complications.