Trivium Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2

Question 1

Which condition requires a low-sodium diet?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Reducing sodium intake helps lower blood pressure by decreasing fluid retention and vascular resistance.

Question 2

A patient with iron-deficiency anemia should increase intake of which food?

Accepted Answer

Lean red meat

Answer

Lean red meat is rich in heme iron, the most bioavailable form of iron that the body absorbs most efficiently.

Question 3

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with scurvy?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for collagen synthesis; deficiency leads to scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums and poor wound healing.

Question 4

A mechanically altered diet differs from a pureed diet in that it allows:

Accepted Answer

Foods that are minced or chopped

Answer

A mechanically altered diet permits minced, ground, or finely chopped foods that are easier to chew, unlike fully pureed textures.

Question 5

Which carbohydrate type takes longest to digest and helps stabilize blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Complex carbohydrates

Answer

Complex carbohydrates contain longer glucose chains that break down slowly, resulting in a gradual rise in blood sugar.

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