RMA Nutrition and Patient Education 2

Question 1

Which macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram, more than twice that of carbohydrates or protein?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Fat yields 9 kcal/g, while carbohydrates and protein each provide 4 kcal/g.

Question 2

A patient with type 2 diabetes asks which foods raise blood glucose fastest. What should the RMA explain?

Accepted Answer

Simple carbohydrates

Answer

Simple carbohydrates are quickly digested and cause rapid blood glucose elevation.

Question 3

Which vitamin is primarily synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D is produced in the skin when UV light converts a cholesterol precursor.

Question 4

When educating a patient on a low-sodium diet, which food should the RMA advise limiting?

Accepted Answer

Canned soup

Answer

Canned soups are typically high in added sodium.

Question 5

Which mineral is most important to emphasize for a patient at risk of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Answer

Calcium is essential for maintaining bone density and preventing osteoporosis.

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