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Nutrition Assessment
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Nutrition Assessment introduces students to the principles and methods used to evaluate individual and population nutritional status. The course covers dietary assessment techniques, anthropometric measurements, biochemical indices, and clinical evaluations. Students learn to collect, interpret, and analyze nutritional data, understanding their application in health promotion, disease prevention, and intervention planning. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, reliability, and ethical considerations in the assessment process, preparing students to apply these skills in professional nutrition and healthcare settings.
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Nutrition for Health and Healthcare 6th Edition by Linda Kelly DeBruyne
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Chapter 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health
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Q1) You are searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information. Which of the following would be your best option?
A) government health agency.
B) national health food store chain.
C) multi-level marketing company that sells supplements.
D) popular fitness magazine.
E) a site that requires your credit card for access
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following foods best exemplifies the Mediterranean culture?
A) soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts
B) tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese
C) tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans
D) black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef
E) rice, pineapple, chicken, chili peppers
Answer: B
Q3) An excess intake of protein can never lead to becoming overweight.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Digestion and Absorption
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Q1) Describe the role of the stomach in the process of digestion.
Answer: The stomach is a muscular, elastic, saclike portion of the digestive tract that grinds and churns swallowed food, mixing it with acid and enzymes to form chyme. The major digestive event that occurs in the stomach is the initial breakdown of proteins. The highly acidic environment (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach serves to denature proteins so that enzymes, such as pepsin, can further break them down. While the majority of digestion in the stomach is protein, there is some fat digestion by gastric lipase, a small amount of sucrose digestion by stomach acid, and the attachment of a protein carrier to vitamin B12.
Q2) Chylomicrons are composed of:
A) phospholipid, cholesterol, and lymph
B) proteins, triglyceride, and water-soluble vitamins
C) triglyceride, phospholipid, and proteins
D) water-soluble vitamins, phospholipid, and cholesterol
E) fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, and proteins
Answer: C
Q3) Bacteria in the colon protect people from some infections.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Carbohydrates
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Q1) Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:
A) nonnutritive sweeteners.
B) sugar alcohols.
C) fibers.
D) forms of starch.
E) whole grains
Answer: C
Q2) Most dietary fiber provides little or no energy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which of the following is a fiber found in all vegetables, fruits, and legumes?
A) hemicelluose
B) pectin
C) mucilage
D) cellulose
E) lignins
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Lipids
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Q1) Which of the following is a sterol?
A) linoleic acid
B) lecithin
C) linolenic acid
D) ketones
E) testosterone
Q2) Food manufacturers use which of the following techniques to reduce the fat and kcalories in food?
A) adding oil to the food.
B) whipping air into the food.
C) rearranging the molecules in the fat.
D) frying foods instead of baking them.
E) eliminating fat replacers in food.
Q3) Discuss the potential benefits and risks of taking fish oil supplements.
Q4) Compared to carbohydrate, fat is:
A) not useful for providing energy.
B) a more concentrated form of energy.
C) a faster source of energy.
D) a less concentrated form of energy.
Q5) What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?
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Chapter 5: Protein
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Q1) An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is which type of amino acid?
A) indigestible
B) non-essential
C) reduced
D) limiting
E) non-kcalorie
Q2) What nutrition education would you offer a healthy vegan client?
Q3) A 25-year-old man weighs 154 pounds and consumes 2,700 kcalories with 45 grams of protein a day. If two-thirds of the protein comes from animal sources, it may be concluded that he:
A) ingested his recommended allowance of protein.
B) needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance.
C) needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance.
D) has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein.
E) needs 5 more grams of plant-based protein to meet the recommended allowance.
Q4) Explain the difference between an essential and a nonessential amino acid.
Q5) Discuss the factors that determine protein quality. What makes a protein "high quality"?
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Chapter 6: Energy Balance and Body Composition
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Q1) You are discussing energy requirements with your client. Which of the following would you be least likely to mention to her regarding variability of energy needs between individuals?
A) gender
B) age
C) physical activity
D) body composition
E) food preferences
Q2) Which of the following are the three indicators established by obesity experts for evaluating health risks from overweight and obesity?
A) disease risk profile, body fat percentage, and blood pressure
B) BMI, waist circumference, and blood pressure
C) waist circumference, blood pressure, and body fat percentage
D) diet history, BMI, and disease risk profile
E) disease risk profile, BMI, and waist circumference
Q3) Fat can be made from an excess of any energy-yielding nutrient.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Define the thermic effect of food and explain its effect on energy expenditure
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Chapter 7: Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight
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Q1) Phentermine
A)stimulates insulin production and the release of glucagon; suppresses appetite.
B)enhances the release of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine and makes food taste less appealing.
C)works by suppressing appetite.
D)interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety.
E)inhibits pancreatic lipase activity, blocking digestion and absorption of fat.
F)enhances the release of norepinephrine
G)a surgical weight loss method that reduces the capacity of the stomach.
Q2) The average U.S. diet delivers approximately how many kcalories a day from sweetened beverages?
A) 50-75
B) 75-150
C) 160-185
D) 190-225
E) 250-300
Q3) Describe some strategies for successful weight gain.
Q4) Discuss the pros and cons of gastric bypass and gastric banding surgeries for weight loss.
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Chapter 8: The Vitamins
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Q1) Vitamin A deficiency results in rickets disease in children.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Children with measles or measles-related infections may benefit from supplementation with:
A) vitamin C.
B) vitamin A.
C) iron.
D) folate.
E) vitamin E.
Q3) Which vitamin can be used as a pharmacological agent for the treatment of high cholesterol?
A) thiamin
B) vitamin E
C) niacin
D) vitamin C
E) vitamin K
Q4) For each of the following vitamins, identify its chief functions in the body, the symptoms characteristic of a deficiency, and significant food sources.
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Chapter 9: Water and the Minerals
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Q1) Of the foods listed, the best source of phosphorus is:
A) tofu.
B) chicken.
C) noodles.
D) lettuce.
E) pears.
Q2) Amino acids containing which of the following minerals help to form the shape of proteins?
A) sulfur
B) sodium
C) phosphorous
D) selenium
E) iron
Q3) Which of the following would be least likely to cause a magnesium deficiency?
A) vomiting
B) diarrhea
C) constipation
D) alcohol abuse
E) malnutrition
Q4) Describe the major causes of iron deficiency in the U.S.
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Chapter 10: Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy
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Q1) A woman who has gained 50 pounds during her pregnancy asks about weight loss after delivery of the baby. The typical woman who gains excess weight during pregnancy often has which weight loss outcome?
A) She retains excess weight after pregnancy in the form of fat
B) She returns to her prepregnancy weight within three months
C) She loses most to all of her weight and weighs less than before pregnancy
D) She returns to her prepregnancy weight within two years
E) She retains excess weight after pregnancy in the form of accumulated fluids
Q2) Individual food cravings during pregnancy often reflect real physiological needs of the pregnant woman.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Without proper management of pre-existing diabetes, a woman may face which potential complication associated with pregnancy?
A) bone loss and osteoporosis
B) infertility
C) increased pregnancy-related discomforts
D) neural tube defects
E) an increased risk of fetal demise
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Chapter 11: Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Persistent high blood cholesterol levels may need to be treated with drugs in children once they are _____ years old.
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
E) 16
Q2) The nurse practitioner suggests that Bobby begin taking an over-the-counter children's multivitamin-mineral supplement and that he take in approximately 1600 kcalories per day of a variety of healthy foods. How many cups of milk will Bobby need to consume daily?
A) 1
B) 1 ½
C) 2
D) 2 ½
E) 3
Q3) The initial goal for overweight children is to reduce weight gain through diet restriction.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later
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Q1) Severe fat restriction among older adults may lead to _____.
A) nutrient deficiencies
B) weight gain
C) greater risk of cancer
D) dehydration
E) muscle injuries
Q2) Intake of what substance has been shown to reduce the risk of progression of macular degeneration among those who already have the disease?
A) Vitamin D
B) Calcium
C) Vitamin E
D) Zinc
E) Iron
Q3) Food restriction may extend the life span by preventing _____.
A) lipid oxidation
B) gene expression
C) protein accumulation
D) insulin reduction
E) hormone synthesis
Q4) Why is dehydration a risk for older adults?
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Chapter 13: Nutrition Care and Assessment
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Q1) One example of a single-gene disorder would be _____.
A) diabetes
B) hypertension
C) hemochromatosis
D) hyperlipidemia
E) obesity
Q2) kcalorie counts
Q3) The 24-hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individual's diet.
A)True
B)False
Q4) For an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should _____.
A) stand with the feet together
B) stand erect with shoes
C) stand with the feet slightly apart
D) stand 2" away from the wall
E) stand erect without shoes
Q5) diet orders
Q6) 24-hour recall
Q7) anthropometric
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Chapter 14: Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug
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Q1) Reduced stomach acid may increase the absorption of what drug?
A) Digoxin
B) Ibuprofen
C) Ketoconazole
D) Heparin
E) Atazanavir
Q2) Megestrol acetate is best described as a(n) _____.
A) appetite enhancer
B) weight-loss drug
C) antidepressant
D) pain reliever
E) anti-inflammatory drug
Q3) A ground/minced diet is useful for patients with chewing problems.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Drug complications that reduce food intake are significant only when they continue for a long period.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe a mechanically altered diet and explain when it is useful.
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Chapter 15: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support
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Q1) The outer diameter of a feeding tube is measured in _____.
A) millimeters
B) French units
C) milliliters
D) English units
E) centimeters
Q2) Before discontinuing a tube feeding, the patient's oral intake should meet about _____ of estimated nutrient needs.
A) 1/4
B) 1/3
C) 1/2
D) 2/3
E) 3/4
Q3) An adult's requirement for water is about _____ mL of water per kg of body weight per day
A) 5 to 10
B) 10 to 15
C) 25 to 30
D) 30 to 40
E) 50 to 60
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Chapter 16: Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress
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Q1) Because the immediate stress response can cause a variety of systemic effects, the nurse should closely monitor her patient's _____.
A) heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
B) appetite, temperature, and weight
C) pain rating, level of consciousness, and posture
D) abdominal girth, reflexes, and edema
E) hearing, vision, and sense of smell
Q2) The stress of Kati's condition places her at risk of hypermetabolism. What kind of complication is most closely associated with hypermetabolism as a result of stress?
A) wasting
B) fractures
C) kidney failure
D) bone pain
E) pulmonary edema
Q3) Explain important goals of nutrition therapy among patients undergoing metabolic stress.
Q4) Explain the metabolic effects of corticosteroid drugs.
Q5) Describe the symptoms and complications associated with SIRS.
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Chapter 17: Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Q1) Dental caries are caused by _____.
A) bacteria that produce acids that attack tooth enamel
B) excessive fluoride intake that attacks tooth enamel
C) high-fiber foods that cause carbohydrate to stick to teeth
D) excessive consumption of sugar that eats into teeth
E) a genetic predisposition to the breakdown of tooth enamel
Q2) Symptoms of dumping syndrome are due to a shift of fluid from the bloodstream to the intestinal lumen that increases intestinal distention and lowers blood volume.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm is known as _____.
A) hiatal hernia
B) Barrett's esophagus
C) gastritis
D) gastric ulcer
E) gastroesophageal reflux
Q4) List the symptoms of dumping syndrome and explain the sequence of events that results in these symptoms.
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Chapter 18: Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Q1) Irritable bowel syndrome occurs more frequently in men than in women and episodes of acute symptoms often increase with age.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A patient who takes pancreatic enzyme replacements is at risk of what type of gastrointestinal side effects?
A) Abdominal bloating
B) Rectal bleeding
C) Flatulence
D) Constipation
E) Heartburn
Q3) A potential treatment for irritable bowel syndrome that is still under investigation is use of _____.
A) arachidonic acid
B) peppermint oil
C) omega-6-fatty acids
D) MCT oil
E) hydrolyzed formula
Q4) Describe important components of nutrition management for people with ostomies.
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Chapter 19: Nutrition and Liver Diseases
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Q1) alcoholic liver disease
Q2) fatty liver
Q3) alcohol abuse
Q4) drink
Q5) Ascites is exacerbated by _____.
A) low plasma albumin levels
B) abdominal pressure
C) hyperglycemia
D) amino acid imbalances
E) decreased neurotransmitter levels
Q6) Initial symptoms of cirrhosis are usually nonspecific and may include fatigue, malaise, and _____.
A) confusion
B) esophageal varices
C) jaundice
D) ascites
E) weight loss
Q7) Explain how chronic alcohol use can affect brain function.
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Q8) Describe post-transplant concerns related to medication use in a patient who has had a liver transplant.
Chapter 20: Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus
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Q1) Uncontrolled diabetes during pregnancy is most likely linked to what complication?
A) Prematurity
B) Infant macrosomia
C) Placental abruption
D) Uterine prolapse
E) Placenta previa
Q2) Sam is an African-American male who is obese and has a family history of diabetes. The nurse recognizes that Sam has _____ of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 4
Q3) Obesity alone can cause some degree of insulin resistance.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome and its potential complications for the diabetic patient.
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Chapter 21: Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood
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Q1) Mrs. Smith is a 59-year-old African-American female who is 5' 2" tall and weighs 180 pounds. She is a smoker who engages in no physical activity, and her diet history shows a high intake of saturated fat and sodium as well as excess kcalories. Her lipid profile shows elevated LDL and decreased levels of HDL. In order to raise her HDL levels, the nurse recommends that Mrs. Smith _____.
A) quit smoking
B) control her blood pressure
C) consume less sodium
D) take fish oils
E) monitor her blood glucose levels
Q2) Carmen's daily sodium intake should not exceed _____ milligrams, as the DASH Eating Plan is even more effective when accompanied by a low sodium intake.
A) 1000
B) 1500
C) 2000
D) 2500
E) 3000
Q3) Describe the risk factors for the development of hypertension.
Q4) Explain the medical nutrition therapy for hypertriglyceridemia.
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Chapter 22: Nutrition and Renal Diseases
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Q1) The nurse in the dialysis unit understands that patients may experience various complications during hemodialysis. What describes a common complication during hemodialysis?
A) Profuse sweating
B) Hypertension
C) Leg cramps
D) Severe pain
E) Confusion
Q2) Given the choice, many patients with end-stage renal disease would prefer kidney transplants, but the demand for suitable kidneys far exceeds the supply.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Kidney disease is classified according to _____.
A) glomerular filtration rate
B) the ratio of albumin to creatinine in a urine sample
C) BUN levels
D) the degree of proteinuria
E) the amount of urine output in a 24-hour period
Q4) Describe the potential consequences that can develop with nephrotic syndrome.
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Chapter 23: Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection
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Q1) What action can a cancer patient include to add protein to a meal?
A) Choose high-fat meat instead of lean meat.
B) Include chopped vegetables in salads and casseroles.
C) Melt cheese over eggs, vegetable dishes, and meatloaf.
D) Add diced fruit to baked goods.
E) Include mayonnaise or salad dressing with side dishes.
Q2) What factors contribute to the development of cancer cachexia?
Q3) Common oral infections associated with HIV infection that may cause discomfort and interfere with food consumption include candidiasis and _____.
A) herpes simplex virus infection
B) tooth abscesses
C) canker sores
D) gingivostomatitis
E) Porphyromonas gingivalis infection
Q4) The progression of HIV can be evaluated by monitoring _____.
A) the viral load
B) serum albumin levels
C) weight
D) body composition
E) red blood cell counts
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