Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nutrition Assessment & Counseling 2

Question 1

In the Nutrition Care Process, how is a Nutrition Diagnosis documented?

Accepted Answer

PES statement (Problem, Etiology, Signs/Symptoms)

Answer

A PES statement precisely names the nutrition problem, its root cause, and the clinical evidence supporting the diagnosis.

Question 2

Which method is considered the gold standard for measuring total energy expenditure in free-living individuals?

Accepted Answer

Doubly labeled water method

Answer

The doubly labeled water method uses stable isotopes to accurately measure CO2 production and total energy expenditure over 1–2 weeks.

Question 3

In the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) Model, which stage immediately precedes Preparation?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Contemplation, where the person is aware of a need to change, precedes Preparation, where they plan to act within 30 days.

Question 4

Which dietary assessment method is most susceptible to recall bias?

Accepted Answer

Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)

Answer

The FFQ asks patients to estimate usual intake over months or years, making it the most vulnerable to recall inaccuracies.

Question 5

What is the primary limitation of using serum albumin as a nutritional marker in hospitalized patients?

Accepted Answer

It is confounded by inflammation, hydration status, and liver disease

Answer

Albumin is a negative acute-phase reactant; its levels fall during any inflammatory state independent of nutritional intake.

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