RMA Nutrition and Patient Education 3

Question 1

Which lab value is most directly used to assess long-term blood glucose control?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin A1c

Answer

Hemoglobin A1c reflects average blood glucose over roughly three months.

Question 2

Which type of fiber helps lower cholesterol by binding bile acids?

Accepted Answer

Soluble fiber

Answer

Soluble fiber binds bile acids and helps reduce LDL cholesterol.

Question 3

A pregnant patient should increase intake of which nutrient to help prevent neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid

Answer

Adequate folic acid before and during pregnancy reduces neural tube defect risk.

Question 4

When providing patient education, which factor most affects health literacy?

Accepted Answer

Reading and comprehension level

Answer

Health literacy depends on the patient's ability to read and understand information.

Question 5

Which deficiency is most commonly associated with microcytic anemia?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of microcytic anemia.

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