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Nutrition and Fluid Balance Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
In order for a PKU mother to have a successful pregnancy, it is important that: She avoid dairy products She be vaccinated She follows a low-phenylalanine(amino acid) diet She consume a high-protein diet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PKU mothers must limit phenylalanine.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following diet can be given to a pt who verbalized that she is a lactoovovegetarian?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy (milk) and eggs but not fish or meat, so milk, egg, and spinach (B) is correct.
Question 3 of 5
A study is performed involving the relationship of diet and cancer. It is observed that inclusion of certain foods in the diet is associated with a decrease risk for subsequent Development of cancer. Which of the following foods is most likely to have this risk reducing effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apples (fruits) contain antioxidants and fiber, linked to reduced cancer risk, unlike alcohol (rum) or processed meats (smoked meats), making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
A 5 y/o child develop gradual loss of vision over the past 2 years resulting to blindness. On the physical examination there is a bilateral keratomalacia and corneal scarring this child blindness is most likely prevented by adequate dietary intake of which of the following vitamins?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keratomalacia and corneal scarring result from vitamin A deficiency, which causes blindness; adequate intake prevents this, making A correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following does not describe a physiologic change of aging?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aging typically decreases taste sensitivity due to fewer taste buds, not increases it, making D incorrect.