Nutrition Questions
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BMI (body mass index) distinguishes adipose tissue from muscle or water weight.TrueFalse
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students on healthy food choices at the community health center every Tuesday. This seminar is a form of:A.public health preventionB.secondary preventionC.tertiary preventionD.primary prevention
In order to make suitable recommendations about carbohydrate intake, which diagnostic criteria during assessment would show the client needs to speak with a registered dietician?A.A body mass index (BMI) of 20B.A capillary blood sugar of 75C.A food diary and interviewD.Elevated ketones in urine sample
You are caring for a client diagnosed with diverticulitis. Which question asked during nutritional assessment is most appropriate for you to ask?A.What types of food do you do you consume regularly?B.Doesn't everyone like grilled chicken?C.Do you consume meat at most of your meals?D.What comfort foods do you enjoy?
You are leading a seminar with middle school students called "Overeating: How to Prevent Negative Effects on the Body." Which statement indicates that teaching has been successful?A.Fructose is the sweetest of all polysaccharides.B.My blood sugar level is 80. That's normal!C.Glucose is converted into dextrose by the body.D.Milk sugar is made from maltose and glucose.
A nurse is taking care of a client diagnosed with anorexia. What are the components of nutritional care?A.Analysis and implementationB.Assessment and planningC.Evaluation and implementationD.All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient?A.fatsB.vitaminsC.mineralsD.phytochemicals
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet is associated with lower CVD mortality in older adults.
Older adults who suffer from sarcopenia may benefit from high-protein diets. High protein intake will also help to keep their bones strong
Jill is 25 years old and weighs 125lbs (56.8kg). How much protein should she consume each day?
Which is not a criterion for inpatient treatment of eating disorders?A. Social isolation or depressionB. Excessive parental expectationsC. Weight loss of more than 10 lb in 3 monthsD. Unwillingness to eat or drink
At which state of obesity treatment is a structured eating plan designed to create a caloric deficit?A. Stage 1B. Stage 2C. Stage 3D. Stage 4
Rebecca needs to lose over 20 pounds to reduce her risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Your doctor has told you it would be best to eat lean proteins. What does this mean?
Older adults have proportionately more illness than younger adults, and the two leading causes of death are heart disease and cancer.
All of the following criteria are required for adolescent bariatric surgery, except:A. Failure to lose weight during intensive lifestyleB. BMI > 40 with medical complicationsC. Family history of obesity-related deathsD. Supportive home environment
Rebecca should be assessed for metabolic syndrome.
Jill is 25 years old. How much protein should she consume per kg?
Which of the following nutrients may be required in greater amounts by adolescents who use alcohol and tobacco?A. ThiaminB. IronC. Vitamin CD. All of the above
Which of the following is considered a risk factor for low vitamin D status?A. Dark skin pigmentationB. Light skin pigmentationC. Low calcium intakeD. High Calcium intake