SNLE Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Question 1

Which macronutrient provides 4 kilocalories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Fat

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Water

Question 2

A patient with iron-deficiency anemia should consume iron-rich foods alongside which substance to maximize absorption?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Tannins

Answer

Phytates

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic renal failure. Which dietary modification is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Restrict potassium and phosphorus

Answer

Increase dietary protein

Answer

Increase sodium intake

Answer

Encourage high fluid intake

Question 5

Which nutritional deficiency disease is caused by inadequate intake of thiamine (Vitamin B1)?

Accepted Answer

Beriberi

Answer

Pellagra

Answer

Scurvy

Answer

Rickets

Question 6

A diabetic patient in Saudi Arabia planning to observe Ramadan fasting should be counseled to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor blood glucose regularly and adjust medications under physician guidance

Answer

Discontinue all diabetes medications during the fasting period

Answer

Significantly increase carbohydrate intake at Suhoor to sustain energy

Answer

Avoid all physical activity throughout the month

Question 7

According to WHO classification, which body mass index (BMI) value indicates obesity?

Accepted Answer

BMI 30 and above

Answer

BMI 18.5–24.9

Answer

BMI 25–29.9

Answer

BMI 17.5 and below