Classification of Foods | Normal Dietary Requirement | Balance Diet | Mock Test | Staff Nurse | Guides Academy
Classification of foods,Normal dietary requirement,balanced diet,diseases and disorders caused by the imbalance of nutrients.food intolerance- inborn errors of metabolism.
Time: 15:00
A nurse is educating a patient on the principles of a balanced diet. Which statement best defines a balanced diet?
Which of the following food groups is primarily classified as an "energy-giving" food due to its high content of carbohydrates?
A patient presents with bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and petechiae. The nurse suspects a deficiency in which essential nutrient?
A newborn is diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU). The nurse's dietary counseling for the parents will primarily focus on restricting which nutrient?
A nurse is assessing a child from a low-income country who presents with a swollen abdomen (ascites), edema, and sparse, brittle hair, but does not appear severely underweight. These are classic signs of which nutritional disorder?
What is the primary physiological role of proteins in the human body?
A patient complains of bloating, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea after consuming milk or ice cream. The nurse recognizes these symptoms are characteristic of food intolerance, specifically due to a deficiency of which enzyme?
When planning a diet for a patient with iron-deficiency anemia, the nurse should encourage the consumption of which food to enhance iron absorption?
A long-term, excessive intake of sodium is most closely associated with which of the following health conditions?
Which of the following best distinguishes a food allergy from a food intolerance?
An elderly patient living in a nursing home with limited sun exposure is at high risk for a deficiency of which vitamin, essential for bone health?
Proteins are classified as "complete" or "incomplete" based on what criterion?
A patient who follows a strict vegan diet is at highest risk for developing a deficiency of which vitamin, as it is found almost exclusively in animal products?
A public health nurse is teaching a community class about goiter. The development of this condition is most often linked to a dietary deficiency of which mineral?
In the context of food classification, fats and oils are essential macronutrients. What is a primary function of fats in the diet?
A patient diagnosed with Celiac disease must follow a lifelong diet free of gluten. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which of the following grains?
What is the primary reason for recommending an increased intake of dietary fiber?
Night blindness and xerophthalmia (dry eyes) are early signs of a deficiency in which vitamin?
A child presents with severe wasting of muscle and subcutaneous fat, giving them a "skin and bones" appearance. This form of protein-energy malnutrition, caused by a severe deficiency of all nutrients, is known as:
A nurse is advising a patient on reading food labels to maintain a balanced diet. The "Percent Daily Value" (%DV) is based on a diet of how many calories per day?
Which of the following is an example of an inborn error of metabolism that affects carbohydrate metabolism and requires strict dietary control from birth to prevent cataracts, liver damage, and brain damage?
The normal dietary requirement for which nutrient is significantly increased during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus?
Pellagra, characterized by the "4 Ds" (dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death), is caused by a severe deficiency of which B-vitamin?
Foods are often classified as "protective foods" because they are rich in vitamins and minerals. Which food group best fits this classification?
A major health consequence of a diet consistently high in saturated and trans fats is an increased risk of:
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