Nutrition Exam 3

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Nutrition and Coronary Heart Disease Quiz

Test your knowledge on nutrition and its impact on coronary heart disease with our comprehensive quiz. This quiz covers essential topics including carbohydrate management, cholesterol levels, and dietary recommendations for diabetes and cardiovascular health.

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The best way to prevent coronary heart disease is to:

Develop a heart-healthy lifestyle during childhood.

Limit the intake of high-cholesterol foods.

Obtain thorough annual physical examinations.

Become aware of the fat content of foods

What type of protein that may help prevent coronary heart disease is:

Soy protein.

Oat protein.

Bean protein.

Milk protein.

Protection against coronary heart disease is associated with a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) value of at least

60 mg/dl

30 mg/dl

40 mg/dl

80 mg/ld

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease appears to be

Atrophy of the heart muscle.

Fibrous plaques in coronary vessels.

Inadequate nutrition to the heart muscle

Weakened coronary vessels.

What is the optimal desirable Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) level?

<100 mg/dl

>100 mg/dl

>200 mg/dl

<200 mg/dl.

How does Exercise helps control type 2 diabetes?

Increasing the sensitivity of insulin receptor sites.

Stimulating insulin production in the pancreas.

Decreasing blood pressure.

Increasing the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.

The best food distribution for the patient with diabetes is characterized by:

Providing a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal plan.

The elimination of sugar from the diet.

Eliminating between-meal snacks.

Providing equal amounts of food at regular intervals.

During times of illness, diabetes is managed by

Omitting insulin or medication until the patient feels better.

Replacing the meal plan with oral supplements and readjusting insulin.

Modifying the texture of the meal plan while still providing adequate carbohydrates.

Replacing carbohydrates in the meal plan with high-protein foods.

The best diabetic diet would be

None of the answer is correct.

Individualized care plan that balances food intake, exercise, and insulin regulation is essential to successful diabetes management.

A global approach to implement care plan to meet the balanced diet plan.

A community approach to implement a care plan to meet everyone's' need.

A common tool used to assist in dietary management of diabetes is

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet plan

The food exchange system.

The food substitution system.

Calorie counting.

Ms. Madison is 20 lb above her desirable weight and has type 2 diabetes. A recommendation to Ms. Madison would be to

Increase kilocalorie intake.

Decrease kilocalorie intake.

Include high protein low carb diet.

Include between-meal snacks.

A patient with type 2 diabetes eats a high-protein, very low-carbohydrate diet to try to lose weight. The main long-term concern if the patient continues this eating pattern would be

The development of nephropathy.

The development of hypertension.

Excessive weight loss.

The development of liver disease.

Uncontrolled diabetes is related to the abnormal metabolism of

Proteins and fats.

Carbohydrates and proteins.

Carbohydrates only.

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

If the gastrointestinal tract cannot be used to provide nutrition, then

A feeding tube can be inserted into the stomach for nutrients to be infused.

The patient can be kept without food intake for up to 2 weeks.

Intravenous normal saline is administered.

Parenteral nutrition may be used to supply nutrients

A 38-year-old female client has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The nurse is talking with the client about diet, such as what foods to include and what foods to avoid. Which statement made by the client indicates that more teaching is needed?

I can't go on a high-protein diet to lose weight. I need some carbs in my diet

I should increase my fiber intake to at least 45 grams each day

I should try to eat carbohydrates that come from whole grains and fruits

I shouldn't drink more than one alcoholic beverage each day

A 45-year-old diabetic patient went out to eat breakfast. Which food choices would be best for a this client?

2 boiled eggs, 2 pancakes, 1 cup of orange juice.

2 scrambled eggs and 2 slices of wheat toast.

2 scambled eggs, 2 slices of white toasts, 2 strips of bacon.

2 scrmbled eggs, 8 oz New York steak, 2 slices wheat toast.

Mr. Steak was diagnosed with diabetes 2 years ago. Which blood test would indicate that his blood sugar is under control?

BMP

CBC

Troponin

Hgl A1c

Mrs. Toast is 59 year-old female and started complaining chest pain. Her diet consists of high fiber, high fat, low carbohydrate diet. The probable cause of chest pain is

Atherosclerosis.

Hyperglycemia.

A low carbohydrate diet.

Hypoglycemia.

Principles of medical nutrition in acute cardiovascular disease therapy include

Energy intake reduced to reduce load on heart.

Energy intake reduced to increase load on heart

None of the answer is correct.

Energy intake increased to reduce load on heart

The major vehicles for the transport of fats in the bloodstream are

Glycerol.

Lipoproteins.

Polypeptides.

Fatty acids.

Another name for “hardening of the arteries” is

Angina pectoris.

Myocardial infarction.

Atherosclerosis.

Embolism.

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