Registered Dietetic Technician Basic Flashcards
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Which monosaccharide is the primary fuel source for the brain under normal physiological conditions?
Answer: Glucose
The brain relies predominantly on glucose for energy under normal conditions, consuming approximately 120 g per day.
A DTR is reviewing a food frequency questionnaire. Which assessment method does this represent?
Answer: Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)
A food frequency questionnaire asks how often specific foods are consumed over a set period, making it useful for estimating usual intake patterns.
Which fat-soluble vitamin acts as an antioxidant and protects cell membranes from oxidative damage?
Answer: Vitamin E
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and protects polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes.
A patient with type 2 diabetes is being counseled on carbohydrate choices. Which concept best describes the ranking of foods by how quickly they raise blood glucose?
Answer: Glycemic index
The glycemic index ranks foods on a scale of 0-100 based on their effect on postprandial blood glucose relative to a reference food (glucose or white bread).
Which enzyme, secreted by the pancreas, is responsible for breaking down dietary starches into smaller dextrins and maltose?
Answer: Amylase
Pancreatic amylase hydrolyzes starch into shorter chains (dextrins) and maltose in the small intestine.
A DTR is educating a pregnant client about neural tube defect prevention. Which nutrient should be emphasized and in what amount per day?
Answer: Folic acid, 400-600 mcg/day
Adequate folic acid (400 mcg before conception, 600 mcg during pregnancy) prevents neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
Which standard formula type is most appropriate for a patient with intact GI function who has no special metabolic needs?
Answer: Polymeric standard formula
Polymeric formulas contain intact proteins, complex carbohydrates, and long-chain triglycerides and are suitable for patients with normal digestive capacity.
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