560E ASSESMENT IN NUTRITION Flashcards
A sensitive assessment of folate status is:
a. urinary formiminoglutamic acid (FIGLU).
b. urinary methylmalonic acid (MMA).
c. urinary beta-hydroxybutyric acid.
d. urinary homovanillic acid.
A
Elevated fecal lactoferrin would most likely be observed in
a. ulcerative colitis.
b. GERD.
c. irritable bowel syndrome.
d. lactose intolerance.
A
Which of the following techniques would not be considered an effective method for measuring dietary intake? A. 24-hour recall B. Food diary C. Diet history d. Estimation based on weight
D
Which of the following is true regarding the 24-hour recall?
A. Because it relies on a person’s memory, it is highly accurate.
B. One 24-hour period is highly representative of an individual’s usually intake.
C. Underreporting and/or overreporting can occur.
D. It is difficult and time-consuming to administer.
C. underreporting and/or overreporting can occur.
An advantage of the Food Record over the 24-hour Recall is?
A. Does not depend on memory
B. Quicker to obtain data
C. Does not alter usual diet
A. does not depend on memory
A strength of the Diet History is
A. That it is the quickest method for evaluating nutrient intake.
B. That is can be done by untrained interviewers.
C. That it assesses usual nutrient intake.
D. Is the least expensive method to employ.
C that it assesses usual nutrient intake.
A well-known biological marker for verifying reported protein intake is
A. Analysis of nitrogen in hair
B. Analysis of sulfur in a 24-hour urine specimen.
C. Analysis of nitrogen in a 24-hour urine specimen.
D. Analysis of sulfur in hair.
C analysis of nitrogen in a 24-hour urine specimen.
An accurate dietary assessment can be the sole criterion on which to base nutritional recommendations for an individual.
A. True
B. False
false
One of the most difficult nutrient values to assess accurately when examining intake data A. Total energy intake B. Protein intake C. Vitamin A intake D. Sodium intake
C vitamin A intake
Most high-quality computerized dietary analysis systems contain food composition data from A. The USDA SR only. B. USDA sources only. C. USDA plus non-USDA sources. D. Food manufacturers only.
C USDA plus non-USDA sources
The generally accepted normal range for BMI is A. 12.5-18.9 B. 18.5-24.9 C. 24.5-30.9 D. 30.5-34.9
B 18.5-24.9
A waist circumference of 38 inches in an adult female
A. Indicates gynoid obesity
B. Indicates a normal weight.
C. Indicates an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
D. Indicates a normal BMI.
C indicates an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
A disadvantage of assessing weight with BMI is that
A. Measuring BMI requires skill and time.
B. BMI can be elevated for reasons other than excess fat.
C. Measuring BMI is invasive to the patient.
D. Special equipment is needed.
B BMI can be elevated for reasons other than excess fat.
A triceps skin fold measures A. Muscle mass. B. Muscle mass and subcutaneous fat. C. Subcutaneous fat. D. Muscle mass, subcutaneous fat, and bone tissue.
C subcutaneous fat.
A disadvantage of Bioelectrical Impedance is
A. Electrical current is transmitted most rapidly by fat.
B. Dehydration will overestimate fat mass.
C. Is invasive to the patient.
D. Is a slow procedure.
dehydration will overestimate fat mass.
3 factors that contribute to total energy expenditure are
A. BMR, physical activity, thermic effect of food.
B. BMR, REE, physical activity.
C. BMR, REE, adaptive thermogenesis.
D. BMR, RMR, physical activity.
A BMR, physical activity, thermic effect of food.
Basal Metabolic Rate is most closely related to A. Amount of body fat. B. Amount of total bone mass. C. Amount of lean body mass. D. Amount of exercise.
C. amount of lean body mass.
Determination of body density by under-water weighing allows estimation of A. BMR. B. Bone mass. C. BMI. D. Body fat.
D. body fat.
According to the guidelines for treating obesity developed by the NHLBI, ideal rate of weight loss should be
A. 0.5 to 1 pound per week attained through a caloric deficit of 500 to 1000 kcals per day.
B. 1 to 2 pounds per week attained through a caloric deficit of 500 to 1000 kcals per day.
C. 2 to 3 pounds per week attained through a caloric deficit of 1000 to 1500 kcals per day.
D. 1 to 2 pounds per week attained through a caloric deficit of 100 to 200 kcals per day.
B. 1 to 2 pounds per week attained through a caloric deficit of 500 to 1000 kcals per day.
Which of the following laboratory tests would not be a reasonable part of initial assessment of the obese patient? A. Lipid profile. B. Thyroid function test. C. Fasting blood glucose D. Serum calcium measurement
D. serum calcium measurement
Clinical findings are extremely important in nutritional assessment because, when present, they are specific for a particular nutrient deficiency.
A. True
B. False
B false
The most probable cause of edema in an individual would be A. Calcium deficiency. B. Vitamin A deficiency. C. Vitamin C deficiency. D. Protein deficiency.
D protein deficiency.
A decrease in taste sensation would most likely indicate a deficiency of A. Zinc. B. Protein. C. Vitamin C. D. Vitamin K.
zinc.
During a medical history, Martha indicates that she is a vegan and that she does not take supplements because she cannot swallow pills. What would be the most likely nutrient deficiency for her to have? A. Vitamin C. B. Vitamin B12. C. Folic acid. D. Magnesium
vitamin B12
The presence of muscle wasting is best assessed by examination of A. Abdominal muscles. B. Triceps muscles. C. Deltoid muscles. D. Pectoral muscles.
deltoid muscles.
Which of the following would not be an indication of bulimia?
A. Eating small amounts of food several times a day.
B. Eating a very large amount of food in a discrete period of time.
C. Dental erosion.
D. Asymmetrical parotid gland enlargement.
eating small amounts of food several times a day
Which one of the following is a type of lipodystrophy sometimes seen in patients with Cushing's syndrome? A. Moon face. B. Old man's face. C. Flag sign. D. Stomatitis.
moon face
Profound physical wasting and malnutrition usually associated with chronic disease and advanced acquired immune deficiency syndrome is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Stunting. B. Lipohypertrophy C. Cachexia D. Edema
cachexia
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are frequently the first regions of the body to show signs indicative of a vitamin deficiency. A. Eyes and ears. B. Tongue and oral cavity. C. Arms and legs. D. Heart and lungs.
tongue and oral cavity
The most likely nutrient deficiency to be observed in an alcoholic is vitamin A. Vitamin B12. B. Fat. C. Iron. C. Thiamin.
thiamin.
Urine is primarily A. Urea. B. Uric acid. C. Water. D. Solute.
water.
Which of the following would be expected to decrease the pH of urine?
A. Allowing the specimen to sit for several hours at room temperature.
B. Ingesting large quantities of meat.
C. Ingesting large quantities of fruits and vegetables.
D. Ingesting antacids
B ingesting large quantities of meat
The most sensitive indicator of kidney malfunction is A. Specific gravity. B. Nitrites. C. Crystals. D. Protein.
D protein.
Ketonuria would be most likely found in A. A dilute urine. B. An individual on the Atkins diet. C. An individual with renal disease. D. An individual with well-controlled Type II diabetes.
B an individual on the Atkins diet.
Ketonuria would be most likely found in a dilute urine.
A. A dilute urine.
B. An individual on the Atkins diet.
C. An individual with renal disease.
D. An individual with well-controlled Type II diabetes.
an individual on the Atkins diet.
Microscopic exam of urine sediment provides the most useful information about A. The urinary system. B. Metabolic acidosis C. Dietary intake. D. Recent drug use.
the urinary system.
What would be considered the most ominous finding in a urinalysis report?
A. Moderate number of uric acid crystals.
B. Few white blood cells.
C. Occasional epithelial cells
D. Moderate number of waxy casts
moderate number of waxy casts
Urine that is pale and nearly colorless would be most likely observed A. In a first morning specimen. B. When glucose is positive. C. When bilirubin is positive. D. When leukocyte esterase is positive.
when glucose is positive.
An elevated betahydroxyisovalerate in urine would indicate a need for supplementation with A. Biotin. B. Iron. C. Vitamin C. D. Essential fatty acids.
A biotin
The only positive finding on a urinalysis of a 25-year-old female is the observation of red blood cells. What is the most likely cause? A. Lab error. B. Urinary tract infection. C. Menstruation. D. Renal tumor.
menstruation
In which area has urinary organic acid assessment been the most useful? A. Diagnosing cancer. B. Detecting a kidney infection. C. Confirming a heart attack D. Detecting free radical overload
detecting free radical overload
Which of the following is true about serum albumin levels?
A. Short half-life allows for rapid response to nutritional changes.
B. Protein status is the only factor that affects serum concentration.
C. Must be measured in the fasting state.
D. Dehydration results in increased serum concentration.
Dehydration results in increased serum concentration.
What is the most likely explanation for a low level of tryptophan in a blood specimen? A. Toxicity from chemicals. B. Inadequate stomach acid. C. Steroid use. D. Vitamin B6 deficiency.
inadequate stomach acid
Plasma tyrosine has been proposed as a useful assessment of A. Kidney function. B. Thyroid function. C. Detoxification. D. Muscle catabolism.
thyroid function.
When choosing the specimen type for amino acid profiling, an appropriate guideline is:
A. Urine is the preferred specimen to indicate nutrient demands.
B. Plasma is always the preferred specimen to assess amino acid metabolism.
C. Plasma is the preferred specimen when the prime consideration is the supply of the essential amino acids for optimum balance to maintain or restore health.
D. The same information can be obtained from both urine and plasma specimens.
C Plasma is the preferred specimen when the prime consideration is the supply of the essential amino acids for optimum balance to maintain or restore health.
An appropriate assessment for muscle mass is A. Urinary excretion of albumin. B. Urinary excretion of creatinine. C. Urinary excretion of ketones. D. Urinary excretion of urea
urinary excretion of creatinine.
A catabolic state would produce A. Negative nitrogen balance. B. Positive nitrogen balance. C. Nitrogen equilibrium. D. No effect on nitrogen balance.
A a negative nitrogen balance.
Excretion of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ provides an indicator of A. Glucose. B. Methionine. C. Methylhistidine. D. 3-methylhistidine
3-methylhistidine
Increased blood pressure would be most likely observed with decreased levels of A. Arginine. B. Glycine. C. Phenylalanine. D. Glutamine.
A arginine.
As a cofactor for several digestive enzymes, a deficiency of this element can affect overall plasma amino acid levels: A. Iodine. B. Sodium. C. Potassium. D. Zinc
D zinc
An example of a somatic protein is A. Collagen in cartilage. B. Albumin in plasma. C. Myosin in skeletal muscle. D. Antibodies in the bloodstream.
C myosin in skeletal muscle
An increase in expired hydrogen after an oral dose of lactose indicates A. Lack of pancreatic lipase. B. Lack of intrinsic factor. C. Lack of intestinal lactase. D. Lack of intestinal peptidase.
C a lack of intestinal lactase.
Gastric colonization with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is strongly correlated with duodenal and gastric ulcers. A. E. coli. B. Staph aureus. C. Helicobacter pylori. D. Bifidus regularis.
C Helicobacter pylori
Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine could be diagnosed by
A. Bacterial count of at least 103/ml in an intestinal fluid aspirate.
B. Achlorhydria.
C. Positive AGA antibodies.
D. Excess exhalation of 14CO2 after an oral dose of 14C-xylose.
D excess exhalation of 14CO2 after an oral dose of 14C-xylose.
Bacterial fermentation in the large intestine produces A. Beneficial glycoproteins. B. Pectins. C. Short-chain fatty acids. D. Branched-chain amino acids.
C. Short-chain fatty acids.
Which symptom would be least likely to occur in an individual with malabsorption? A. Steatorrhea B. Weight loss C. Weight gain D. Anemia
C weight gain
The most common test used to confirm malabsorption assesses A. Serum gastrin. B. Fecal fat. C. Exhaled hydrogen. D. Serum B12.
B fecal fat.
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) can be helpful in nourishing those with inflammatory bowel disease because
A. MCTs are absorbed through the stomach.
B. MCTs are absorbed directly into portal blood.
C. MCTs reach the lymphatic system rapidly.
D. MCTs are prebiotics.
B MCTs are absorbed directly into portal blood.
A decreased fecal elastase is most strongly correlated with A. Celiac disease. B. Lactose intolerance. C. Pernicious anemia. D. Pancreatic insufficiency.
D pancreatic insufficiency.
A positive anti-gliadin antibody (AGA) and anti-endomysial antibody (EMA) are nearly 100% diagnostic of A. Bacterial overgrowth. B. Celiac disease. C. Crohn's disease. D. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
B celiac disease.
Consistent blood glucose control in diabetes
A. Delays the onset and slows the progression of complications.
B. Primarily appropriate for Type 1 diabetes.
C. Offers no advantage over less stringent control in terms of delaying or slowing complications.
D. Primarily appropriate for Type 2 diabetes.
A delays the onset and slows the progression of complications.
Autoantibodies are most commonly associated with type 1 diabetes.
A. True
B. False
A true
The best screening test for diabetes is measurement of
A. Urine glucose.
B. Measurement of fasting plasma glucose.
C. 5 hour glucose tolerance test.
D. Measurement of urine ketones.
B measurement of fasting plasma glucose.
A fasting plasma glucose value greater than 100 mg/dl, but less than 126 mg/dl indicates A. Normal blood glucose. B. Type 1 diabetes. C. Type 2 diabetes. D. Impaired fasting glucose.
D impaired fasting glucose.
The major benefit of measuring glycosylated hemoglobin is
A. Gives information about glucose levels at the precise moment the blood specimen is drawn.
B. Is only elevated in Type 1 diabetes.
C. Reflects average blood glucose levels during the past 8 to 12 weeks.
D. Is only elevated in Metabolic Syndrome.
C
Nutritional recommendations for individuals with diabetes
A. Follow strict guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association.
B. Should include a large amount of simple sugar to prevent hypoglycemia during treatment.
C. Should exclude all simple carbohydrates from the diet.
D. Should be based on nutritional assessment of each individual.
D should be based on nutritional assessment of each individual.
A BMI greater than 25 would most likely be observed in a
A. Type 1 diabetic.
B. Type 2 diabetic.
C. In all diabetics.
D. When fasting plasma glucose levels are greater than 200 mg/dl.
B in a Type 2 diabetic.
Ketosis is more likely to be observed A. In a Type 1 diabetic. B. In a Type 2 diabetic. C. In Syndrome X. D. When glycosylated hemoglobin is below 7%.
A in a Type 1 diabetic.
The lack of insulin in Type 1 diabetes is associated with all of the following except A. Increased protein catabolism. B. Glycosuria. C. Increased glucose use. D. Dehydration.
C increased glucose use.
Which of the following glucose values would result in a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus when measured as part of a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)? A. Fasting blood glucose of 90 mg/dl B. Fasting blood glucose of 106 mg/dl C. 1 hour glucose of 178 mg/dl D. 2 hour glucose of 150 mg/dl
B fasting blood glucose of 106 mg/dl
The Healthy Eating Plate developed by the Harvard School of Public Health differs from the USDA MyPlate in that
A. The Healthy Eating Plate recommends more dairy.
B. The Healthy Eating Plate recommends fewer vegetables.
C. The Healthy Eating Plate recommends more protein.
D. The Healthy Eating Plate emphasizes healthy oils.
D the Healthy Eating Plate emphasizes healthy oils.
Nutrient density A. Refers to high calorie foods. B. Allows the nutritional qualities of foods to be easily evaluated. C. Is a measure of the weight of a food. D. Is an outdated term
B allows the nutritional qualities of foods to be easily evaluated.
RDA's, originally developed in 1941, were developed with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ as their primary focus. A. Optimal health. B. Preventing overeating. C. Preventing deficiency disease. D. Preventing vitamin toxicity.
C preventing deficiency disease.
DRI's were developed to address A. Chronic disease risk. B. Management of diabetes. C. Problems with food processing. D. Pesticide use.
A chronic disease risk.
All of the following are major themes in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans EXCEPT
A. Balancing calories to manage weight.
B. Foods and nutrients to increase.
C. Supplements to take for optimal health.
D. Foods and food components to reduce.
C supplements to take for optimal health.
Many major organizations such as the USDA, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association recommend a daily cholesterol intake less than 300 mg.
A. True.
B. False.
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