Chapter 7

Question 1

changes made during food preparation, processing, and consumption to increase the bioavailability of micronutrients—and reduce micronutrient deficiencies—in food at the commercial or individual/household level

Answer 1

Dietary modifications

Question 2

Give an example of dietary modification

Answer 2

Simultaneous consumption of iron-rich foods with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

decreased consumption of coffee and tea when eating meals containing iron-rich foods

Question 3

the use of diet ( food and drink) not only in the care of the sick, but also
in the prevention of disease & the maintenance of the health.

Answer 3

Diet Therapy

Question 4

OBJECTIVES OF DIET THERAPY

Answer 4

 To maintain a good nutritional status.
 To correct nutrition deficiencies
 To afford rest to the whole body or to specific organs affected by the disease
 To adjust the food intake to the body’s ability to metabolize the nutrients during the disease.
 To bring about the changes in the body weight whenever necessary.

Question 5

Types of Diet Therapy

Answer 5

General Diet
Diets modified in consistency
Diets modified in composition

Question 6

sometimes called normal diets is the most frequently used of all diets.

Answer 6

General Diet

Question 7

defined as one which consist of any and all food eaten by the person in health. It is planned keeping the basic food groups in mind so that optimum amounts of all nutrients provided.

Answer 7

Normal Diet

Question 8

Since the patient is hospitalized or at bed rest, a reduction of ________ in energy intake should be made.

Answer 8

10%

Question 9

sometimes called the “house diet” consists of normal foods similar to home.

Answer 9

Regular Diet

Question 10

healthy meal plan that includes a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups. Follow this meal plan if you do not have any health conditions that require a special diet. A healthy meal plan is low in unhealthy fats, salt, and added sugar. It may decrease your risk of heart disease, osteoporosis (brittle bones), and some types of cancer.

Answer 10

Regular Diet

Question 11

Its purpose is to provide a well-balanced diet and ensure that individuals who do not require dietary modifications receive adequate nutrition.

Answer 11

Regular Diet

Question 12

a model for planning healthy meals. It shows the types and amounts of foods that should go on your plate. Fruits and vegetables make up about half of your plate, and grains and protein make up the other half. A serving of dairy is also included

Answer 12

My Plate

Question 13

consists of a group of substances that is made of carbohydrates and dissolves in water. Examples of foods that contain soluble fiber include fruits, oats, barley, and legumes (peas and beans).

Answer 13

Soluble fiber

Question 14

comes from plant cell walls and does not dissolve in water. Examples of foods that contain insoluble fiber include wheat, rye and other grains. The traditional fiber, wheat bran, is a type of insoluble fiber.

Answer 14

Insoluble fiber

Question 15

the sum of all soluble and insoluble fiber.

Answer 15

Dietary fiber

Question 16

Eating a diet that is high in fiber has many potential health benefits, including…

Answer 16

decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes

Question 17

What is the recommended amount of dietary fiber intake?

Answer 17

20 - 35 grams per day

Question 18

Side effects of fiber

Answer 18

abdominal bloating or gas

Question 19

Types of vegetarian diets

Answer 19

Lacto-vegetarian
Ovo-vegetarian
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
Pescatarian
Vegan

Question 20

diets exclude meat, fish, poultry and eggs, as well as foods that contain them. Dairy products, such as milk, cheese, yogurt and butter, are included.

Answer 20

Lacto-vegetarian

Question 21

diets exclude meat, poultry, seafood and dairy products, but allow eggs.

Answer 21

Ovo-vegetarian

Question 22

diets exclude meat, fish and poultry, but allow dairy products and eggs.

Answer 22

Lacto-ovo vegetarian

Question 23

diets exclude meat and poultry, dairy, and eggs, but allow fish.

Answer 23

Pescatarian

Question 24

diets exclude meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products — and foods that contain these products.

Answer 24

Vegan

Question 25

is primarily a plant-based diet but includes meat, dairy, eggs, poultry and fish on occasion or in small quantities.

Answer 25

semivegetarian or flexitarian diet

Question 26

Nutrients vegetarians may need to focus on include

Answer 26

protein
iron
calcium
zinc
vitamin B12

Question 27

Benefits of being a vegetarian:

Answer 27

Have a lower body weight
Have a better cholesterol levels
Live longer
Have a lower risk of developing cancer
Have a lower risk of developing several diseases