NSE 111 Final Exam 2024-2025
what are three specifics guidelines for healthy eating? - ANSWER - nutrient-dense foods
are the foundation
- processed / prepared foods should not be consumed habitually
- food skills (food literacy) is needed
what is the nutritional requirement for an infant <6 months? - ANSWER - breastmilk &
formula
what is the nutritional requirement for an infant >6 months? - ANSWER - introduction to
solids
- start with pureed smoothed foods
- detect & control allergic reactions
what is the nutritional need of a toddler (1-3)? - ANSWER - increased protein & calcium
what is the nutritional need of a preschooler (3-5)? - ANSWER - nutrient density more
important than quantity
what is the nutritional need of a school-aged child (6-12)? - ANSWER - concerns about
obesity
- diets tend to be high in fat, sugar, salt & low in produce
What is the nutritional need of an adolescent? -ANSWER- nutritional needs to be met in
metabolism for growth
-diet influenced by many factors; beginning of eating disorders
,What is the nutritional need of an adult (young to middle aged)? -ANSWER- nutrients
reduced because it is no longer the growth period
-now food is needed for energy, maintenance & repair
-possibility for obesity
What is the nutritional need of a pregnant woman? -ANSWER- nutrition more important
than weight gain
-influences birth weight & chance of infant survival
-omega-3 fats, folic acid, calcium important
What is the nutritional need of a lactating woman? -ANSWER- increased caloric intake
required
-should avoid caffeine, alcohol, drugs
What is the nutritional need of an older adult? -ANSWER- metabolic rate slows
Calcium/vitamin D key bone health
Factors that may influence nutritional intake What are the factors that may affect
nutritional intake? Food security/ income
Health status therapeutic diets?
Knowledge
Culture
Social determinants
Dietary History The dietary history serves what purpose? To obtain information about
patterns of food intake and nutritional needs
Nine Dietary History Assessment Components Nine dietary history assessment
components? Food practices
Allergies
Symptoms
24 hour recall
, Chewing & swallowing
Hunger appetite & satiety
- elimination patterns
- chemical substances
- knowledge
How do you stimulate appetite in a hospitalized patient? - ANSWER - normalize the
environment/ event
- minimize discomfort for patient
- eliminate odours that are offensive
How do you provide comfort for the patient during the meal? - ANSWER - minimize
distractions
- use simple table settings
- allow ample time to eat
- temperature of food, likes/dislikes
Name two examples of alternative food habits. - ANSWER religion, vegetarian
what are the ten therapeutic diets?: - ANSWER clear liquid
thickened liquid
full liquid
pureed
mechanical soft
soft or low residue
high fibre
low cholesterol
low sodium
diabetic
what is a mechanical soft diet? - ANSWER semi-solid foods that are easily digested
what are three specifics guidelines for healthy eating? - ANSWER - nutrient-dense foods
are the foundation
- processed / prepared foods should not be consumed habitually
- food skills (food literacy) is needed
what is the nutritional requirement for an infant <6 months? - ANSWER - breastmilk &
formula
what is the nutritional requirement for an infant >6 months? - ANSWER - introduction to
solids
- start with pureed smoothed foods
- detect & control allergic reactions
what is the nutritional need of a toddler (1-3)? - ANSWER - increased protein & calcium
what is the nutritional need of a preschooler (3-5)? - ANSWER - nutrient density more
important than quantity
what is the nutritional need of a school-aged child (6-12)? - ANSWER - concerns about
obesity
- diets tend to be high in fat, sugar, salt & low in produce
What is the nutritional need of an adolescent? -ANSWER- nutritional needs to be met in
metabolism for growth
-diet influenced by many factors; beginning of eating disorders
,What is the nutritional need of an adult (young to middle aged)? -ANSWER- nutrients
reduced because it is no longer the growth period
-now food is needed for energy, maintenance & repair
-possibility for obesity
What is the nutritional need of a pregnant woman? -ANSWER- nutrition more important
than weight gain
-influences birth weight & chance of infant survival
-omega-3 fats, folic acid, calcium important
What is the nutritional need of a lactating woman? -ANSWER- increased caloric intake
required
-should avoid caffeine, alcohol, drugs
What is the nutritional need of an older adult? -ANSWER- metabolic rate slows
Calcium/vitamin D key bone health
Factors that may influence nutritional intake What are the factors that may affect
nutritional intake? Food security/ income
Health status therapeutic diets?
Knowledge
Culture
Social determinants
Dietary History The dietary history serves what purpose? To obtain information about
patterns of food intake and nutritional needs
Nine Dietary History Assessment Components Nine dietary history assessment
components? Food practices
Allergies
Symptoms
24 hour recall
, Chewing & swallowing
Hunger appetite & satiety
- elimination patterns
- chemical substances
- knowledge
How do you stimulate appetite in a hospitalized patient? - ANSWER - normalize the
environment/ event
- minimize discomfort for patient
- eliminate odours that are offensive
How do you provide comfort for the patient during the meal? - ANSWER - minimize
distractions
- use simple table settings
- allow ample time to eat
- temperature of food, likes/dislikes
Name two examples of alternative food habits. - ANSWER religion, vegetarian
what are the ten therapeutic diets?: - ANSWER clear liquid
thickened liquid
full liquid
pureed
mechanical soft
soft or low residue
high fibre
low cholesterol
low sodium
diabetic
what is a mechanical soft diet? - ANSWER semi-solid foods that are easily digested
