Nutrition

Question 1

condensed milk, usually not recommended for infant feeding, is mixed as follows: for 1/2 oz of condensed milk, ___ oz of water should be added

Answer 1

condensed 100 kcal/oz
isocaloric (breastmilk) 20kcal/oz

1/2 oz of condensed milk: 2 oz of water

Question 2

An omega-3 fatty acid considered to be the main structural component in the brain

Answer 2

DHA (docosahexanoic acid)

Question 3

the precursor of adenocortical hormones (e.g. cortisol, aldosterone)

Answer 3

cholesterol

Question 4

the precursor of sex hormones (e.g. testosterone, estrogen, progesterone)

Answer 4

cholesterol

Question 5

stabilizer of plasma membrane that surrounds all cells of the body

Answer 5

cholesterol

Question 6

BMI formula

Answer 6

kg/m2

Question 7

Normal BMI

Answer 7

18.5-24.9

Question 8

BMI. Obese range.

Answer 8

30. 0-34.9 obese

35. 0-39.9 moderately obese

Question 9

true of breastmilk, except:

a. whey-casein ratio is 60:40
b. mostly a-lactalbumin
c. low methionine:cysteine ratio
d. contains traces only of lactoferrin
e. low levels of phenylalanine and tyrosine

Answer 9

FALSE ang

b. mostly a-lactalbumin

Question 10

the following increases glycemic index of foods:

a. processing
b. fats
c. fiber
d. a and b
e. all

Answer 10

ALL

Question 11

inhibits synthesis of ovarian steroids, thus causing delay in ovulation

Answer 11

prolactin

Question 12

can lead to vit K deficiency:

a. GI disorder that could lead to vitK deficiency
b. insufficient prodn of bile acids
c. intake of drugs like antibiotics, coumarin and salicylates
d. a and c
e. all

Answer 12

ALL

Question 13

nutrient in mature breastmilk which is dependent on maternal diet

Answer 13

fatty acids

Question 14

1st clinical sign of hypovitaminosis A (vitA deficiency):

Answer 14

xerosis conjunctivitis

Question 15

vitamin d. true or false.

dark skinned people need more exposure to sunlight than light-skinned people to generate the same amount of vit.D

Answer 15

true

Question 16

vitamin d. true or false.

UVA, the healing rays of sunlight, can penetrate glass

Answer 16

true

Question 17

vitamin d. true or false.

the farther one lives from the equator, the longer the exposure needed to the sum in order to generate vit. D

Answer 17

true

Question 18

daily requirement for first year of life

Answer 18

80-120kcal/kg BW

Question 19

causes of primary malnutrition

Answer 19

ignorance and erroneous food habits
scarcity of food supply
overproduction

decreased nutrient absorption ay hindi cause of primary malnutrition

Question 20

antioxidants that protects integrity of lipids and phospholipids

Answer 20

vitE

Question 21

complaints of night blindness is an example of ___ stage of malnutrition

Answer 21

4th

Question 22

BEST strategy to recommend to manage weight problems, esp for the pediatric age group is:

Answer 22

to teach them how to choose wisely quality and quantity of foods

Question 23

transfats:

a. result when carbon-carbon double bone are converted into single bond because hydrogen was added
b. result when double bond are converted from cis to trans configuration
c. had been linked to increase incidence of heart disease
d. b and c
e. all

Answer 23

D.

b. result when double bond are converted from cis to trans configuration
c. had been linked to increase incidence of heart disease

Question 24

“hold your baby crosswise in the crook of the arm opposite the breast, you’re feeding from - left arm for right breast, right arm for left. Support the baby’s trunk and head with your forearm and palm. Place your other hand beneath your breast in a U-shaped hold and guide the baby’s mouth to your breast” is a description of:

Answer 24

Cross Cradle hold

Question 25

carbohydrates, proteins, fats. how many per gram?

Answer 25

Carbohydrates (60%) (1gm = 4kcal) proteins 11% (1gm = 4kcal) fats 35% (1gm = 9kcal)

Question 26

strict vegetarians (completely avoid animal products) may suffer deficiency of this vitamin:

Answer 26

cyanocobalamin

Question 27

considered diagnostic sign(s) of Kwashiorkor

Answer 27

edema

Question 28

colostrum compared to mature milk have lower content of the ff: except: a. proteins b. fats c. vitamins. d. salts like Na+ and K+ e. immune bodies

Answer 28

B | fats and sugar

Question 29

human adults require 8 essential amino acids daily for optimal health. in addition, the ff are considered essential in the premature:

Answer 29

cystine histidine tyrosine

Question 30

An Omega-6 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic effect is

Answer 30

GLA (gammalinolenic acid)

Question 31

Goats milk compared to breast milk has all the following characteristics, except: a. higher protein b. lower carbohydrates c. have been known as antigenic d. comparable level of folic acid and iron

Answer 31

D

Question 32

A healthy diet is consist of fatty acids ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3

Answer 32

4:1

Question 33

The ff food consist of saturated fats except

Answer 33

margarine

Question 34

Evaporated milk is not recommended as substitute for breast milk, however if you must give it, how much water is added to 1oz

Answer 34

1

Question 35

daily water requirement is highest in

Answer 35

first year of life

Question 36

excessive corn consumption is associated with what vitamin deficiency

Answer 36

niacin

Question 37

best management of obesity

Answer 37

gradual food intake rich in fibers such as vegetables and fruits

Question 38

incrased level of homocysteine has been appreciated with atherosclerosis and studies have shown that there is a correlation with elevated levels homocysteine with deficiency of which of the following vitamins

Answer 38

cyanocobalamine folic acid peridoxine

Question 39

responsible for "let-down" or milk ejection reflex

Answer 39

oxytocin

Question 40

breastfeeding. arm supporting the baby is same side as breast

Answer 40

Cradle Hold

Question 41

breastfeeding. arm opposite the breast is the one supporting the baby

Answer 41

Cross Cradle Hold

Question 42

breastfeeding. sa ilalim kili-kili. good for CS

Answer 42

Football Hold

Question 43

breastfeeding. katabi

Answer 43

Side-Lying Hold

Question 44

whey:casein ration

Answer 44

60: 40 breastmilk 20: 80 cow's milk

Question 45

marasmus

Answer 45

kulang calories and protein

Question 46

kwashiorkor

Answer 46

very low in protein