A 9 month old infant whose weight for length is greater than the 95th percentile is being fed iron fortified, milk based formula. What should the dietitian do first during consultation? Correct Answer-assess daily intake and feeding behaviors
A new resident enters the nursing home with a long list of nutrition related problems. As the dietitian, which problem should you address first? Correct Answer-Involuntary weight loss of 5.5% in last 30 days
Which of the following provides 60 g of CHO?
a. 1 English muffin, 1 c. skim milk. 1⁄2 c. apple juice
b. 1 fat-free granola bar, 1⁄2 c. raisins, 1 c. fruited yogurt with aspartame c. 2 small waffles with 2T lite syrup and I T peanut butter
d. 1 four oz. bagel with 2 T lite cream cheese and 1 T jelly Correct Answer-1 English muffin, 1 c. skim milk. 1⁄2 c. apple juice
What is a guide for calculating water needs with tube feedings? Correct Answer-1 mL water /1.0 calories
If a type 2 diabetic has been diagnosed with insulin resistance, which type of oral medication would be most appropriate? Correct Answer-thiazolidinediones
Prolonged bed rest can lead to all of the following except:
a. exaggerated responses of heart rate and cardiac output b. negative sodium balance and reduction volume
c. decrease in muscle mass with loss of nitrogen, sulfur, and potassium d. increased deposition of calcium and phosphorous in the bones
e. venous stasis leading to thrombosis Correct Answer-d. increased deposition of calcium and phosphorous in the bones
A dietitian is counseling the parents of an obese prepubescent child. Which of the following outcomes would best indicate parental support of the child's weightloss effort? Correct Answer-Enrollment of the child in a physical activity program
Which of the following statements is an example of an outcome indicator? Correct Answer-Customers are satisfied with the quality of service
Who is the most appropriate candidate for TPN?
a. a 12 year old girl coming in for an appendectomy
b. a middle aged woman who will begin chemotherapy c. an elderly lady with emphysema
d. a young man going for gallbladder surgery Correct Answer-a middle aged woman who will begin chemotherapy
To prevent fatty acid deficiency, an adult male patient should receive what percent of total energy per day as essential fatty acids? Correct Answer-4%
What is the best therapy for weight loss? Correct Answer-exercise, diet, behavior modification
The NHANES study looks at which parameters? I. dietary II. clinical III. biochemical Correct Answer-I, II, III
Which of the following is a medium fat meat? Correct Answer-pork chop