Medical Nutrition Therapy Quiz

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?

• A type of medication for nutrient absorption

• Individualized dietary instruction and counseling for nutrition related problems

• A surgical procedure to correct digestive issues

• A fitness program that includes diet and exercise

What does Nutrient Deficiency Disease occur?

• When the body consumes too many nutrients

• When the body has an allergic reaction to certain nutrients

• When the body does not get enough nutrients that it needs

• When the body rejects all forms of nutrients

What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERDS) characterized by?

• A sharp pain in the abdomen

• A burning sensation in the chest after eating

• Frequent headaches after meals

• Increased heart rate during digestion

What are gallstones?

• Stomach pain or discomfort from eating

• Sensitivity to gluten which is in wheat, rye, and barley

• Hard calcium deposits that form in your gallbladder

• A type of kidney stone

What is Celiac Disease?

• A disorder caused by eating too much sugar

• Hard calcium deposits that form in your gallbladder

• Sensitivity to gluten which is in wheat, rye, and barley

• Stomach pain or discomfort from eating

What is Irritable bowel syndrome characterized by?

• Sensitivity to gluten which is in wheat, rye, and barley

• Hard calcium deposits that form in your gallbladder

• Stomach pain or discomfort three times a month from eating

• A chronic skin condition

What is the main problem in Diabetes Type 1?

• The pancreas secretes too much insulin.

• The pancreas does not secrete any insulin, and insulin must be received externally.

• The cells do not know how to receive the insulin.

• It occurs only during pregnancy.

What characterizes Diabetes Type 2?

• The pancreas secretes too much insulin.

• The pancreas does not secrete any insulin, and insulin must be received externally.

• The cells do not know how to receive the insulin.

• It occurs only during pregnancy.

When does Gestational Diabetes occur?

• When the pancreas secretes too much insulin.

• When the pancreas does not secrete any insulin, and insulin must be received externally.

• When the cells do not know how to receive the insulin.

• Only during the time the woman is pregnant.

What does a therapeutic diet include?

• Exercise routines and medication adjustments

• Nutrient modifications and texture modifications

• Sleep schedule adjustments and stress management

• Physical therapy and occupational therapy