FN42 Obj 2.03 Nutrition for Special Diets

When developing an eating plan for people with diabetes, a dietitian should encourage:

• eating more refined grains.

• eating only lean meats and vegetables.

• never eating snacks.

• spacing meals and snacks evenly throughout the day.

Answer explanation

eating at evenly spaced intervals helps to stabilize blood sugar

Obesity and being overweight are major risk factors for which disease?

• Colon cancer

• diabetes

• lung cancer

• thyroid cancer

Answer explanation

Obesity leads to insulin resistance, which leads to increased risk of diabetes.

What substitution is most likely used for a milk in an ovo-vegetarian diet?

• soy, rice, or nut milk

• cheese

• yogurt

• ice cream

Answer explanation

An ovo vegetarian consumes eggs but not dairy. Therefore, they would only consume a non dairy product such as a plant based milk.

What would be an accepted nutrition therapy diet for a patient with hypertension?

• Paleo diet

• DASH diet

• slow-food diet

• liquid tube feedings

Answer explanation

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Hypertension is another way of saying high blood pressure. Too much salt in your diet can put you at risk for hypertension.

Diets high in cholesterol and saturated fats are thought to contribute to:

• diabetes.

• heart disease.

• hypertension.

• macular degeneration.

Which meal best follows the principles suggested by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

• fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, and soda

• baked chicken, green beans, fruit salad, whole wheat roll, and fat-free milk

• fried fish, baked potato, tossed salad, hush puppies, and ice cream

• broiled fish, french fries, slaw, hush puppies, and whole milk

Emma thinks constantly about her body size and weight, and she skips most meals in order to lose weight. With which eating disorder would Emma most likely be diagnosed?

• binge-eating disorder

• bulimia nervosa

• orthorexia nervosa

• anorexia nervosa

What should people with a digestive disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome or gastroesophageal reflux disease increase in their diet to alleviate many symptoms?

• fiber

• carbohydrates

• fats

• Protein

A recommendation found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to:

• choose citrus fruits to replace other fruits and vegetables.

• choose a diet low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol.

• increase sodium intake.

• decrease intake of whole grains.

Which behavior would most likely lead to obesity?

• eating a high-fat diet that is low in nutrients

• eating a low-fat, nutrient-dense diet

• following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• exercising moderately two to three times a week