Nutrition study guide

Question 1

The nutrient responsible for formation and proper functioning of salivary glands

Answer 1

Vitamin A

Question 2

The nutrient that aids absorption of calcium and phosphorus

Answer 2

vitamin D

Question 3

Two principal minerals that make up human enamel and are found under normal condition in saliva

Answer 3

calcium and phosphorus

Question 4

Nutrients that have a positive effect on wound healing

Answer 4

vitamin C and zinc

Question 5

A deficiency of which of the following nutrients can cause cleft palate

Answer 5

Vitamin A

Question 6

Poor prenatal nutrition can cause an increase in caries risk later in life. Lack of protein in an infant’s diet can cause crowded and rotated teeth.

Answer 6

Both statements are true

Question 7

The lack of protein in a mother’s diet during fetal development can cause a need for othodontic intervention later in the child’s life. Lack of adequate vitamin C in a mother’s diet can cause abscence of dentin in her child’s teeth

Answer 7

Both true

Question 8

A deficiency of vitamin A in an adults diet can cause hyperkeratosis of the gingival tissues and a tendency for periodontal pocket information. A deficiency in folacin in a mothers diet can cause cleft palate in her child.

Answer 8

First is true, Second is false

Question 9

If you noticed a loss of lamina dura on dental radiographs, you would suspect lack of which nutrient

Answer 9

vitamin D

Question 10

Which of the following nutrient makes antibiotics to resist infection

Answer 10

protein

Question 11

Our bodies require the same amount of calories throughout the lifecycle. An obese person consumes twice as many calories in a day as someone who is not obese.

Answer 11

The first statement is false, the second true

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients, if deficient during pregnancy, can cause neural tube defects

Answer 12

folic acid

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a neaural tube defect

Answer 13

Incomplete closure of spinal cord

Question 14

Which age group requires a reduction in food energy needs

Answer 14

toddler

Question 15

In which age group does parental influence have the least impact

Answer 15

teenager

Question 16

All of the following are true about eating during pregnancy except

Answer 16

pregnant mothers should include plenty of calcium in their diet or the baby will draw mineral from her teeth

Question 17

Failure to thrive can occur when a mother withholds her love and affection from the infant. Failure thrive can occur due to lack of nutritional knowledge.

Answer 17

The first statement is true, the second false

Question 18

Which age group uses snacks to make up the majority of consumed calories

Answer 18

school - age child

Question 19

What percent of families watch television during meal time?

Answer 19

66%

Question 20

Which age group has the second highest rate of growth next to infancy?

Answer 20

Teenagers

Question 21

a 15 year old male can consume ______ calories just to maintain weight

Answer 21

4,000

Question 22

Organ function becomes less efficient around the age of 30. The average age of diabetes II diagnosis is also 30.

Answer 22

First statement is true, second is false

Question 23

GERD is a common complain during teenage years when the diet is loaded with fried and fatty foods. Teenagers need to increase consumption of calcium for the young adults years when our bodies lose the ability to produce lactase, which helps digest lactose

Answer 23

Both statements are false

Question 24

All of the following are common reasons for poor eating habits in the elderly except

Answer 24

diabetes

Question 25

All the following are true about aging and nutrition for the older adult EXCEPT

Answer 25

loss of lean body mass leads to anorexia

Question 26

Which of the following methods for collecting data on food intakes would be most practical in a private dental practice?

Answer 26

24- Hour diet recall

Question 27

The nutritional counseling technique that allows the patient to play an active role in making dietary changes is called what?

Answer 27

non-direct approach

Question 28

Clients over the age of 65 are too old to benefit from making healthy changes in their diets. It is never too late to make a change for the Better in our eating habits.

Answer 28

The first statement is false and the second is true

Question 29

At what phase of treatment are nutritional needs evaluated?

Answer 29

Data collection phase

Question 30

All of the following are effective communication techniques EXCEPT:

Answer 30

Sit with your arms crossed to show you are in charge.

Question 31

Which of the following dietary recommendations would you NOT want to make to a patient in orthodontic therapy?

Answer 31

Include hard, textured foods for increased salivation.

Question 32

Which of the following special patient groups may require additional liquid nutrient supplements?

Answer 32

Patients who have just had oral surgery

Question 33

When the body temperature is elevated, there is a _________ increase in total calorie requirement for metabolic function.

Answer 33

12%

Question 34

When the body needs to repair and heal tissues, there is an increased need for protein. When temperature is elevated, there is no need to reduce total caloric intake.

Answer 34

Both statements are True.

Question 35

Which of the following special patient groups should avoid drinking fluids through a straw for a few days after treatment?

Answer 35

Oral surgery extraction

Question 36

Which of the following types of diabetes accounts for 95% of all diagnosed cases?

Answer 36

Type II

Question 37

When diet changes are indicated, the clinician should choose two that would benefit the patient most. It is better to start with a small or easy change than to pick one that would require a big lifestyle change.

Answer 37

Both statements are True

Question 38

The best place to provide dietary counseling is in the treatment chair, where the patient is most familiar with the office. Set up the counseling area with items such as patient X-rays to show where their problems are, items of food, and other visual aids.

Answer 38

The first statement is False. The second is True.

Question 39

All of the following are items to consider during counseling EXCEPT:

Answer 39

the number of people in the patient’s immediate family.

Question 40

Oral findings that indicate a need for nutritional counseling include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 40

Stippled gingiva on facial of maxillary arch.

Question 41

Which of the following is a barrier to eating healthy?

Answer 41

Being a single parent with limited financial means

Question 42

Which of the following statements of nutritional advice would you include in your counseling of a patient with a new denture?

Answer 42

Chew food on both sides of the mouth to equalize the chewing forces.

Question 43

Which of the following would be an acceptable nutritional recommendations to a person with type II diabetes?

Answer 43

Increase water intake, sip throughout the day, and chew on sugarless gum

Question 44

All of the following are oral signs of someone abusing methamphetamines EXCEPT:

Answer 44

Aphthous Ulcer

Question 45

Good Nutritional advice for a patient who may be homeless is:

Answer 45

avoid foods and beverages that contains a lot of sugar.

Question 46

All of the following are good suggestions for someone who suffers from xerostomia EXCEPT:

Answer 46

Limit dry food choices to three a day.

Question 47

All of the following are good eating suggestions for a patient with NUP EXCEPT:

Answer 47

reduce the amount of eating events to two per day.

Question 48

Which of the following is a common eating pattern for a patient with HIV/AIDS?

Answer 48

Frequent simple carbohydrates consumption

Question 49

Vitamin D is the most toxic of all vitamins. Vitamin C, taken in large quantities, is known to stimulate the immune system and prevent viral infections.

Answer 49

Both true

Question 50

Minerals are digested in the small intestines. They are absorbed into the blood stream from the intestines in their ionic forms.

Answer 50

First statement is true. Second is false