Low Purine Diet

What is the byproduct of purine breakdown in the body?

• Uric acid

• Purines

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is the primary purpose of a low purine diet?

• To increase uric acid levels

• To reduce uric acid levels

• To increase calcium levels

• To reduce sodium levels

Which of the following should be limited or avoided in a low purine diet?

• Organ meats

• Dairy products

• Prawns

• Cereals

Which of the following should be limited or avoided in a low purine diet?

• Eggs

• Lean meats

• Anchovies

• Rice

Which of the following is a low-purine food suitable for a low purine diet?

• Mussels

• Spinach

• Fruits

• Soymilk

Which of the following is a low-purine food suitable for a low purine diet?

• Wholemeal bread

• White bread

• Chapati

• Thosai

Exogenous purines are purines that can be obtained through daily exercise.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a complication of high uric acid levels in the blood?

• Osteoporosis

• Cancer

• Heart attack

• Gout

Gout can be cured through a low purine diet alone.

• True

• False

What roles do purines play in the body?

• Energy production

• Muscle growth & repair

• Building blocks for genetic materials

• Regulate blood sugar levels