Nutrition study guide Flashcards
The nutrient responsible for formation and proper functioning of salivary glands
Vitamin A
The nutrient that aids absorption of calcium and phosphorus
vitamin D
Two principal minerals that make up human enamel and are found under normal condition in saliva
calcium and phosphorus
Nutrients that have a positive effect on wound healing
vitamin C and zinc
A deficiency of which of the following nutrients can cause cleft palate
Vitamin A
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.
Both statements are true
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
Both true
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.
First is true, Second is false
If you noticed a loss of lamina dura on dental radiographs, you would suspect lack of which nutrient
vitamin D
Which of the following nutrient makes antibiotics to resist infection
protein
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.
The first statement is false, the second true
Which of the following nutrients, if deficient during pregnancy, can cause neural tube defects
folic acid
Which of the following is an example of a neaural tube defect
Incomplete closure of spinal cord
Which age group requires a reduction in food energy needs
toddler
In which age group does parental influence have the least impact
teenager
All of the following are true about eating during pregnancy except
pregnant mothers should include plenty of calcium in their diet or the baby will draw mineral from her teeth
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.
The first statement is true, the second false
Which age group uses snacks to make up the majority of consumed calories
school - age child
What percent of families watch television during meal time?
66%
Which age group has the second highest rate of growth next to infancy?
Teenagers
a 15 year old male can consume ______ calories just to maintain weight
4,000
Organ function becomes less efficient around the age of 30. The average age of diabetes II diagnosis is also 30.
First statement is true, second is false
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
Both statements are false
All of the following are common reasons for poor eating habits in the elderly except
diabetes
All the following are true about aging and nutrition for the older adult EXCEPT
loss of lean body mass leads to anorexia
Which of the following methods for collecting data on food intakes would be most practical in a private dental practice?
24- Hour diet recall
The nutritional counseling technique that allows the patient to play an active role in making dietary changes is called what?
non-direct approach
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.
The first statement is false and the second is true
At what phase of treatment are nutritional needs evaluated?
Data collection phase
All of the following are effective communication techniques EXCEPT:
Sit with your arms crossed to show you are in charge.
Which of the following dietary recommendations would you NOT want to make to a patient in orthodontic therapy?
Include hard, textured foods for increased salivation.
Which of the following special patient groups may require additional liquid nutrient supplements?
Patients who have just had oral surgery
When the body temperature is elevated, there is a _________ increase in total calorie requirement for metabolic function.
12%
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.
Both statements are True.
Which of the following special patient groups should avoid drinking fluids through a straw for a few days after treatment?
Oral surgery extraction
Which of the following types of diabetes accounts for 95% of all diagnosed cases?
Type II
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.
Both statements are True
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.
The first statement is False. The second is True.
All of the following are items to consider during counseling EXCEPT:
the number of people in the patient’s immediate family.
Oral findings that indicate a need for nutritional counseling include all of the following EXCEPT:
Stippled gingiva on facial of maxillary arch.
Which of the following is a barrier to eating healthy?
Being a single parent with limited financial means
Which of the following statements of nutritional advice would you include in your counseling of a patient with a new denture?
Chew food on both sides of the mouth to equalize the chewing forces.
Which of the following would be an acceptable nutritional recommendations to a person with type II diabetes?
Increase water intake, sip throughout the day, and chew on sugarless gum
All of the following are oral signs of someone abusing methamphetamines EXCEPT:
Aphthous Ulcer
Good Nutritional advice for a patient who may be homeless is:
avoid foods and beverages that contains a lot of sugar.
All of the following are good suggestions for someone who suffers from xerostomia EXCEPT:
Limit dry food choices to three a day.
All of the following are good eating suggestions for a patient with NUP EXCEPT:
reduce the amount of eating events to two per day.
Which of the following is a common eating pattern for a patient with HIV/AIDS?
Frequent simple carbohydrates consumption
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.
Both true
Minerals are digested in the small intestines. They are absorbed into the blood stream from the intestines in their ionic forms.
First statement is true. Second is false
