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NUTRITION & DIET THERAPY EXAM 2026/2027 |
GENERIC HEALTHCARE PROGRAM | EXPERT VERIFIED
| 100 VERIFIED Q&A | COMPLETE RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
EXAM OVERVIEW
Course: Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Institution: Generic Healthcare Program
Exam Type: Comprehensive Exam
Question Count: 100 Questions
Format: Multiple Choice with Verified Answers and Complete Rationales
Focus Areas: Comprehensive nutrition and diet therapy including macronutrients, micronutrients, nutritional
assessment, therapeutic diets, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and nutrition across the lifespan
QUESTION 1
The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to:
A) Provide energy
B) Build muscle tissue
C) Regulate body temperature
D) Transport oxygen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy. Building muscle tissue (B) is primarily the
function of proteins. Regulating body temperature (C) is a function of water. Transporting oxygen (D) is a
function of red blood cells.
QUESTION 2
Which nutrient is most important for wound healing?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Fats
C) Protein
D) Vitamins
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein is essential for wound healing as it provides amino acids for tissue repair and regeneration.
Carbohydrates (A) provide energy. Fats (B) provide energy and support cell membranes. Vitamins (D) are
important but protein is most critical.
QUESTION 3
A client is on a low-sodium diet. Which food should the client avoid?
A) Fresh fruits
B) Canned soups
C) Whole grains
D) Fresh vegetables
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium. Fresh fruits (A), whole grains (C), and fresh vegetables (D) are
low in sodium.
QUESTION 4
A client with diabetes is learning about carbohydrate counting. Which food contains the most carbohydrates?
A) Chicken breast
B) Rice
C) Broccoli
D) Cheese
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rice is a high-carbohydrate food. Chicken breast (A) is primarily protein. Broccoli (C) contains
some carbohydrates but less than rice. Cheese (D) is primarily fat and protein.
QUESTION 5
The recommended daily intake of fiber for adults is:
A) 10-15 grams
B) 15-20 grams
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C) 25-30 grams
D) 35-40 grams
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended daily intake of fiber for adults is 25-30 grams. 10-15 grams (A), 15-20 grams
(B), and 35-40 grams (D) are not the recommended amounts.
QUESTION 6
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed a low-protein diet. Which is the rationale for this
dietary restriction?
A) To prevent hyperglycemia
B) To reduce the workload on the kidneys and decrease urea buildup
C) To increase potassium levels
D) To promote red blood cell production
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In CKD, the kidneys cannot effectively excrete urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism. A low-
protein diet reduces urea production, decreasing the workload on the kidneys and slowing the progression of
renal failure.
QUESTION 7
A client is receiving enteral nutrition via a nasogastric tube. Which complication should the nurse monitor
for?
A) Aspiration
B) Diarrhea
C) Hyperglycemia
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enteral nutrition can cause aspiration, diarrhea, and hyperglycemia. All are potential
complications.
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QUESTION 8
A client with heart failure is prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which food should the client avoid?
A) Fresh fish
B) Canned vegetables
C) Fresh fruits
D) Whole grains
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned vegetables are often high in sodium. Fresh fish (A), fresh fruits (C), and whole grains (D)
are low in sodium.
QUESTION 9
The primary function of protein in the body is to:
A) Provide energy
B) Build and repair tissue
C) Regulate body temperature
D) Transport oxygen
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protein's primary function is to build and repair tissue. Providing energy (A) is a secondary
function. Regulating body temperature (C) is a function of water. Transporting oxygen (D) is a function of red
blood cells.
QUESTION 10
A client with celiac disease should avoid which food?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Corn
D) Potatoes
NUTRITION & DIET THERAPY EXAM 2026/2027 |
GENERIC HEALTHCARE PROGRAM | EXPERT VERIFIED
| 100 VERIFIED Q&A | COMPLETE RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
EXAM OVERVIEW
Course: Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Institution: Generic Healthcare Program
Exam Type: Comprehensive Exam
Question Count: 100 Questions
Format: Multiple Choice with Verified Answers and Complete Rationales
Focus Areas: Comprehensive nutrition and diet therapy including macronutrients, micronutrients, nutritional
assessment, therapeutic diets, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and nutrition across the lifespan
QUESTION 1
The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to:
A) Provide energy
B) Build muscle tissue
C) Regulate body temperature
D) Transport oxygen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy. Building muscle tissue (B) is primarily the
function of proteins. Regulating body temperature (C) is a function of water. Transporting oxygen (D) is a
function of red blood cells.
QUESTION 2
Which nutrient is most important for wound healing?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Fats
C) Protein
D) Vitamins
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein is essential for wound healing as it provides amino acids for tissue repair and regeneration.
Carbohydrates (A) provide energy. Fats (B) provide energy and support cell membranes. Vitamins (D) are
important but protein is most critical.
QUESTION 3
A client is on a low-sodium diet. Which food should the client avoid?
A) Fresh fruits
B) Canned soups
C) Whole grains
D) Fresh vegetables
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium. Fresh fruits (A), whole grains (C), and fresh vegetables (D) are
low in sodium.
QUESTION 4
A client with diabetes is learning about carbohydrate counting. Which food contains the most carbohydrates?
A) Chicken breast
B) Rice
C) Broccoli
D) Cheese
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rice is a high-carbohydrate food. Chicken breast (A) is primarily protein. Broccoli (C) contains
some carbohydrates but less than rice. Cheese (D) is primarily fat and protein.
QUESTION 5
The recommended daily intake of fiber for adults is:
A) 10-15 grams
B) 15-20 grams
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C) 25-30 grams
D) 35-40 grams
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended daily intake of fiber for adults is 25-30 grams. 10-15 grams (A), 15-20 grams
(B), and 35-40 grams (D) are not the recommended amounts.
QUESTION 6
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed a low-protein diet. Which is the rationale for this
dietary restriction?
A) To prevent hyperglycemia
B) To reduce the workload on the kidneys and decrease urea buildup
C) To increase potassium levels
D) To promote red blood cell production
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In CKD, the kidneys cannot effectively excrete urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism. A low-
protein diet reduces urea production, decreasing the workload on the kidneys and slowing the progression of
renal failure.
QUESTION 7
A client is receiving enteral nutrition via a nasogastric tube. Which complication should the nurse monitor
for?
A) Aspiration
B) Diarrhea
C) Hyperglycemia
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enteral nutrition can cause aspiration, diarrhea, and hyperglycemia. All are potential
complications.
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QUESTION 8
A client with heart failure is prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which food should the client avoid?
A) Fresh fish
B) Canned vegetables
C) Fresh fruits
D) Whole grains
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned vegetables are often high in sodium. Fresh fish (A), fresh fruits (C), and whole grains (D)
are low in sodium.
QUESTION 9
The primary function of protein in the body is to:
A) Provide energy
B) Build and repair tissue
C) Regulate body temperature
D) Transport oxygen
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protein's primary function is to build and repair tissue. Providing energy (A) is a secondary
function. Regulating body temperature (C) is a function of water. Transporting oxygen (D) is a function of red
blood cells.
QUESTION 10
A client with celiac disease should avoid which food?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Corn
D) Potatoes
