Trivium Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3

Question 1

A patient with celiac disease must strictly avoid which substance?

Accepted Answer

Gluten

Answer

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye that damages the small intestinal lining.

Question 2

Which diet is most appropriate for a patient with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Consistent carbohydrate diet

Answer

A consistent carbohydrate diet helps regulate blood glucose by spreading carbohydrate intake evenly throughout the day.

Question 3

Parenteral nutrition is indicated when a patient:

Accepted Answer

Cannot absorb nutrients via the GI tract

Answer

Parenteral nutrition delivers nutrients intravenously when the gastrointestinal tract is non-functional or inaccessible.

Question 4

Which electrolyte imbalance can result from prolonged nasogastric suctioning?

Accepted Answer

Hypochloremia

Answer

Nasogastric suctioning removes gastric secretions rich in hydrochloric acid, leading to loss of chloride and metabolic alkalosis.

Question 5

The MyPlate guideline recommends that half of each meal consist of:

Accepted Answer

Fruits and vegetables

Answer

The USDA MyPlate model recommends filling half the plate with fruits and vegetables to promote balanced nutrition.

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