Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Medical Nutrition Therapy Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of the low-FODMAP diet?
Answer: Reduce IBS symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain
The low-FODMAP diet eliminates fermentable carbohydrates that cause gas, bloating, and pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
What is the maximum recommended dextrose infusion rate in parenteral nutrition to avoid hyperglycemia?
Answer: 5 mg/kg/min
Dextrose infusion rates above 5 mg/kg/min risk hyperglycemia, hepatic lipogenesis, and respiratory complications.
Current evidence recommends which approach to protein intake in patients with liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy?
Answer: Maintain adequate protein; use branched-chain amino acids if standard protein is not tolerated
Protein restriction in cirrhosis is no longer recommended; adequate protein is essential, and BCAA supplementation may assist tolerance.
What is the preferred first-line nutritional intervention for acute pancreatitis in patients who can tolerate feeding?
Answer: Early oral or nasoenteric nutrition within 24–48 hours
Early enteral or oral nutrition preserves gut barrier function and improves outcomes compared to TPN or prolonged fasting.
What is the primary dietary concern in managing Wilson's disease?
Answer: Restricting copper intake
Wilson's disease causes copper accumulation in organs, making restriction of high-copper foods such as shellfish, liver, and nuts essential.
For a patient receiving hemodialysis, which nutrient typically needs to be INCREASED compared to healthy individuals?
Answer: Protein
Hemodialysis causes amino acid losses during each session, requiring increased protein intake of 1.2–1.4 g/kg/day.
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