Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Medical Nutrition Therapy Flashcards
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What is the primary dietary modification recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3-4?
Answer: Restrict potassium and phosphorus intake
In CKD stages 3-4, restricting potassium and phosphorus helps prevent dangerous electrolyte imbalances and slows disease progression.
Which dietary pattern is most commonly recommended as first-line medical nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Calorie-controlled diet emphasizing low glycemic index foods
A calorie-controlled diet focused on low glycemic index foods helps manage blood glucose and supports weight loss in type 2 diabetes.
A patient with celiac disease must strictly avoid which dietary protein?
Answer: Gluten
Gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye, triggers an autoimmune reaction that damages the small intestinal villi in celiac disease.
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for patients with heart failure?
Answer: Less than 2,000 mg/day
Sodium restriction to less than 2,000 mg/day reduces fluid retention and decreases cardiac workload in heart failure patients.
Which nutrient supplementation is most critical after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery?
Answer: Iron, B12, calcium, and vitamin D
Gastric bypass causes malabsorption that significantly increases deficiency risk for iron, B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
What is the recommended dietary intervention for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Answer: Avoid trigger foods and eat smaller, more frequent meals
Avoiding trigger foods such as spicy, fatty, and acidic items while eating smaller meals reduces lower esophageal sphincter pressure and reflux.
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