GI System Exam Prep Questions And
Already Passed Answers.
What are vegans at risk for? - Answer Vitamin B12 and Fe deficiency
What are lacto-ovo vegetarians? - Answer Will not eat meat or fish but will eat diary products
What are lacto-ovo vegetarians at risk for? - Answer Fe deficiency
Name the causes of malnutrition (4) - Answer physical illness
malabsorption syndrome
incomplete diets
food-drug interactions
BMI <18.5 - Answer underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9 - Answer Healthy
BMI 25-29.9 - Answer Overweight
BMI >30 - Answer obesity
T/F: weight and where it is carried is related to familial tendencies - Answer true
Apple vs Pear - Answer above waist
below waist
Environmental factors associated with obesity - Answer greater access to foods
prepackaged and fast food access
cheaper than healthier options
soda machines everywhere
,Psychosocial factors associated with obesity - Answer food used as comfort and reward
socializations and traditions based around foods
What is metabolic syndrome? - Answer a group of symptoms/disease processes that lead to
significant risk of cardiovascular disease (AMI, stroke, TIIDM)
Diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome - Answer HTN
Increased blood sugars
Apple shaped, increased abd girth (central obesity)
Abnormal cholesterol and/or triglyerides
Treatment for metabolic syndrome - Answer address risk factors
start on ASA
treat HTN
weightloss and increased exercise
check for sleep apnea
Cardiovascular risks related to obesity - Answer CAD
increased risk of HTN
MI
do a stress test
Respiratory risks related to obesity - Answer check for sleep apnea
increased WOB
decreased exercise tolerance
Diabetes Mellitus risks related to obesity - Answer increased risk for typeIIDM
Musculoskeletal risks related to obesity - Answer increased risk for osteoarthritis
decreased exercise activity
, Cancer risks related to obesity - Answer increased risk of breast, endometrial, ovarian,
cervical, and colon
Goal of nutritional theraopy - Answer to change poor eating habits and behaviors while also
recognizing triggers for poor choices
Nutritional therapy continued - Answer include pt in plan
make reasonable
short term goals
include education and counseling
What is a normal amount of weight to lose - Answer 4-5lbs over next 2-3 weeks
1-2lbs per week
T/F: ketogenic diets and low carb diets do NOT show a promise in weight loss - Answer Flase
T/F: men will lose weight quicker than women due to muscle mass - Answer True
Who will have the most difficult losing weight? - Answer post-menopausal women
What is a moderate calorie restriction? strict? - Answer 1200 calories a day
800 calories a day
Weigh weekly or daily? - Answer Weekly
Protein portion sizes - Answer size of palm
Fruits and vegetables portion size - Answer size of a baseball
Cheese portion size - Answer thumbsize
Already Passed Answers.
What are vegans at risk for? - Answer Vitamin B12 and Fe deficiency
What are lacto-ovo vegetarians? - Answer Will not eat meat or fish but will eat diary products
What are lacto-ovo vegetarians at risk for? - Answer Fe deficiency
Name the causes of malnutrition (4) - Answer physical illness
malabsorption syndrome
incomplete diets
food-drug interactions
BMI <18.5 - Answer underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9 - Answer Healthy
BMI 25-29.9 - Answer Overweight
BMI >30 - Answer obesity
T/F: weight and where it is carried is related to familial tendencies - Answer true
Apple vs Pear - Answer above waist
below waist
Environmental factors associated with obesity - Answer greater access to foods
prepackaged and fast food access
cheaper than healthier options
soda machines everywhere
,Psychosocial factors associated with obesity - Answer food used as comfort and reward
socializations and traditions based around foods
What is metabolic syndrome? - Answer a group of symptoms/disease processes that lead to
significant risk of cardiovascular disease (AMI, stroke, TIIDM)
Diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome - Answer HTN
Increased blood sugars
Apple shaped, increased abd girth (central obesity)
Abnormal cholesterol and/or triglyerides
Treatment for metabolic syndrome - Answer address risk factors
start on ASA
treat HTN
weightloss and increased exercise
check for sleep apnea
Cardiovascular risks related to obesity - Answer CAD
increased risk of HTN
MI
do a stress test
Respiratory risks related to obesity - Answer check for sleep apnea
increased WOB
decreased exercise tolerance
Diabetes Mellitus risks related to obesity - Answer increased risk for typeIIDM
Musculoskeletal risks related to obesity - Answer increased risk for osteoarthritis
decreased exercise activity
, Cancer risks related to obesity - Answer increased risk of breast, endometrial, ovarian,
cervical, and colon
Goal of nutritional theraopy - Answer to change poor eating habits and behaviors while also
recognizing triggers for poor choices
Nutritional therapy continued - Answer include pt in plan
make reasonable
short term goals
include education and counseling
What is a normal amount of weight to lose - Answer 4-5lbs over next 2-3 weeks
1-2lbs per week
T/F: ketogenic diets and low carb diets do NOT show a promise in weight loss - Answer Flase
T/F: men will lose weight quicker than women due to muscle mass - Answer True
Who will have the most difficult losing weight? - Answer post-menopausal women
What is a moderate calorie restriction? strict? - Answer 1200 calories a day
800 calories a day
Weigh weekly or daily? - Answer Weekly
Protein portion sizes - Answer size of palm
Fruits and vegetables portion size - Answer size of a baseball
Cheese portion size - Answer thumbsize
