Nutrition and Diet Therapy Flashcards
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Which macronutrient provides 4 calories per gram?
Answer: Carbohydrates
Both carbohydrates and protein provide 4 calories per gram, while fat provides 9 and alcohol provides 7.
A patient on a clear liquid diet may consume which of the following?
Answer: Broth
Clear liquid diets include only transparent fluids such as broth, water, clear juices, and gelatin.
Which vitamin is primarily obtained through sun exposure?
Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B radiation from sunlight.
A patient with dysphagia requiring a pureed diet should avoid which food?
Answer: Diced carrots
Diced carrots are a solid food that poses an aspiration risk for patients with swallowing difficulties on a pureed diet.
Which mineral is essential for blood clotting and bone health?
Answer: Calcium
Calcium plays a critical role in both bone mineralization and the coagulation cascade for blood clotting.
Patients with chronic kidney disease are typically advised to restrict which nutrient?
Answer: Potassium
Impaired kidneys cannot adequately excrete potassium, leading to dangerous hyperkalemia if intake is not restricted.
Which type of dietary fat is associated with raising LDL cholesterol levels?
Answer: Saturated fat
Saturated fats, found in animal products and tropical oils, are strongly linked to increased LDL (bad) cholesterol.