most important nutrient - water
consumption of sugar - only the "added sugars" should be reduced
naturally occurring sugars, especially from milk and fruits, are desirable
client who eats a meal high in sodium can temporarily increase the body's water content -
TRUE
early childhood caries is classically seen as decayed mandibular anterior primary teeth..? -
FALSE
Presence of one or more decayed, missing, or filled tooth surface in ANY primary tooth in
child less than age 6
protein sources of food are generally the most expensive budget items - TRUE
an individual who is taking insulin is always classified as having type 1 diabetes? - FALSE
fruit juice can cause dental caries in toddlers - TRUE
high ________ intake inhibit the absorption of iron - CALCIUM
angular cheilosis, glossitis, and stomatitis are most likely related to a deficiency in which
nutrient? - VIT B COMPLEX
in oral cavity, the most prominent signs of ________ deficiency are pallor and swelling of
the tongue - IRON
which of the following group is at most risk for dehydration? - OLDER PEEPS
a client has a goiter = DH recalls the mineral that is deficient in.... - IODINE
,all pregnant women need adequate amounts of which nutrient to spare protein and provide
energy? - CARBOHYDRATE
what is the advisable weight gain for a pregnant client whose BMI is in the desirable range?
- 25 - 35 lbs
to help prevent early childhood caries (ECC), DH should recommend that the infant... -
NOT BE GIVEN NIGHT-TIME BOTTLES
what are some of the physiological changes that affect nutritional requirements of older
client? - THIRST SENSATIONS ARE DECREASED
which of the following nutrients is not needed in higher amounts by older individuals? -
IRON
which type of snack foods promote salivary flow? - FIBROUS
important components of a dental history that may help identify patterns that affect the
client's nutritional status include what? - SMOKING, FLUORIDE HISTORY, SNACKING
PATTERNS
when there is advanced recession of papilla, this is called a _______ embrasure - TYPE III
mechanical plague removal would be an example of what type of prevention? - PRIMARY
PREVENTION
which brushing technique for: children whose dexterity is not sufficient to master bass
technique - ROLLING TECHNIQUE
digestion of carbohydrate begins with which enzyme? - SALIVARY AMYLASE
energy yielding nutrients include all of the following except..... - VITAMINS
energy yielding:
carbohydrate, fat, protein
organic nutrients include all of the following except...... - MINERALS
, organic nutrients:
carbohydrate, fat, protein
one of the characteristics of a nutritious diet is that the diet provides no nutrient in excess.
(the name of this principle of diet planning) - MODERATION
a slice of peach pie supplies 357 calories and 48 units of vitamin A
a large peach supplies 42 calories and 53 units of vitamin A
this is an example of what principle of nutrition? - NUTRIENT DENSITY
both heart disease and cancer are due to genetic causes, and cannot influence whether or
not they occur - FALSE
once a new finding about nutrition is published, you can feel confident about changing your
diet accordingly - FALSE
every person is unique
by law, food labels must state as a % of the daily values, amounts of Vitamin C, vitamin A,
niacin, thiamin present in food - FALSE
chemical digestion of all nutrients mainly occurs in which organ? - SMALL INTESTINE
which nutrient passes through the large intestine mostly unabsorbed? - FIBER 💩
the immune system is sooo important that its tissue cannot be damaged by malnutrition -
FALSE
to digest food efficiently, peeps should not combine certain foods, such as meat+fruit at the
same meal - FALSE