Nutrition D440 - GI Therapeutic Diets Practice exam
questions with appropriate solutions.
Q: What is Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers-A: Swollen and inflamed veins in
the rectum or anus, often caused by straining during bowel movements or
constipation.
Q: What are the nutritional goals for Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers-**A:
Prevent constipation and straining; promote soft, regular bowel movements;
reduce inflammation and discomfort.
Q: What are the diet recommendations for Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers--
High-fiber diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes)
- Increase fluid intake (6-8 cups/day)
- Avoid processed, low-fiber foods
Q: Additional notes on Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers-- Fiber reduces stool
hardness and straining, lowering pressure on rectal veins.
- Topical treatments and sitz baths may help relieve symptoms.
- Encourage not sitting long on toilet to reduce vein pressure.
Q: What is Ulcerative Colitis (UC)? - accurate answers-** A: Chronic
inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation and ulceration of the colon
and rectum lining.
Q: Nutritional goals for Ulcerative Colitis? - accurate answers-**A: Maintain
nutritional status, prevent malnutrition, reduce inflammation, manage
symptoms during flares.
Q: Diet recommendations for Ulcerative Colitis? - accurate answers-- High-
calorie, high-protein during active flares - Low-residue, low-fiber to rest the
bowel
- Avoid trigger foods (dairy, raw produce, spicy, caffeine)
- Stay hydrated
Q: Additional notes on UC? - accurate answers-- Chronic inflammation
increases metabolic needs but reduces intake (appetite), causes diarrhea
, - Flares can lead to weight loss and anemia. - Vitamin and mineral
supplementation (iron, folate, vitamin D) often needed.
Q: What is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)? - accurate answers-**A:
Stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and irritation.
Q: Nutritional goals for GERD? - accurate answers-**A: Prevent reflux, reduce
esophageal irritation.
Q: Diet recommendations for GERD? - accurate answers-- Small, frequent
meals
- Avoid high-fat, spicy, acidic foods
- No food 2-3 hours before bed
- Elevate HOB after eating
Q: Additional notes on GERD? - accurate answers-- Fatty meals slow gastric
emptying and relax LES, worsening reflux.
- Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol weaken LES
- Weight loss can significantly reduce reflux.
- Avoid tight clothing and overeating.
Q: What is a Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-**A: Stomach protrudes
through diaphragm into chest.
Q: Nutritional goals for Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-**A: Reduce reflux
and discomfort.
Q: Diet recommendations for Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-- Small
frequent meals
- Avoid fatty, spicy, citrus foods
- Upright after eating
Q: Additional notes on Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-Stay upright 1-2
hours post-meal; elevate HOB during sleep; avoid tight clothes; avoid alcohol,
caffeine, smoking
Q: What is Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)? - accurate answers-**A: Mucosal
erosion in stomach/esophagus/duodenum.
questions with appropriate solutions.
Q: What is Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers-A: Swollen and inflamed veins in
the rectum or anus, often caused by straining during bowel movements or
constipation.
Q: What are the nutritional goals for Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers-**A:
Prevent constipation and straining; promote soft, regular bowel movements;
reduce inflammation and discomfort.
Q: What are the diet recommendations for Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers--
High-fiber diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes)
- Increase fluid intake (6-8 cups/day)
- Avoid processed, low-fiber foods
Q: Additional notes on Hemorrhoids? - accurate answers-- Fiber reduces stool
hardness and straining, lowering pressure on rectal veins.
- Topical treatments and sitz baths may help relieve symptoms.
- Encourage not sitting long on toilet to reduce vein pressure.
Q: What is Ulcerative Colitis (UC)? - accurate answers-** A: Chronic
inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation and ulceration of the colon
and rectum lining.
Q: Nutritional goals for Ulcerative Colitis? - accurate answers-**A: Maintain
nutritional status, prevent malnutrition, reduce inflammation, manage
symptoms during flares.
Q: Diet recommendations for Ulcerative Colitis? - accurate answers-- High-
calorie, high-protein during active flares - Low-residue, low-fiber to rest the
bowel
- Avoid trigger foods (dairy, raw produce, spicy, caffeine)
- Stay hydrated
Q: Additional notes on UC? - accurate answers-- Chronic inflammation
increases metabolic needs but reduces intake (appetite), causes diarrhea
, - Flares can lead to weight loss and anemia. - Vitamin and mineral
supplementation (iron, folate, vitamin D) often needed.
Q: What is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)? - accurate answers-**A:
Stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and irritation.
Q: Nutritional goals for GERD? - accurate answers-**A: Prevent reflux, reduce
esophageal irritation.
Q: Diet recommendations for GERD? - accurate answers-- Small, frequent
meals
- Avoid high-fat, spicy, acidic foods
- No food 2-3 hours before bed
- Elevate HOB after eating
Q: Additional notes on GERD? - accurate answers-- Fatty meals slow gastric
emptying and relax LES, worsening reflux.
- Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol weaken LES
- Weight loss can significantly reduce reflux.
- Avoid tight clothing and overeating.
Q: What is a Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-**A: Stomach protrudes
through diaphragm into chest.
Q: Nutritional goals for Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-**A: Reduce reflux
and discomfort.
Q: Diet recommendations for Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-- Small
frequent meals
- Avoid fatty, spicy, citrus foods
- Upright after eating
Q: Additional notes on Hiatal Hernia? - accurate answers-Stay upright 1-2
hours post-meal; elevate HOB during sleep; avoid tight clothes; avoid alcohol,
caffeine, smoking
Q: What is Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)? - accurate answers-**A: Mucosal
erosion in stomach/esophagus/duodenum.
