Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: prebiotics

Accepted Answer

The Answer of indigestible substances in foods that stimulate the is...

Question 2

Mary has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Although clinical studies suggest that it may not be beneficial, which dietary modification might her dietitian recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) a high-fiber diet 
B) a low-fiber diet 
C) a liquid diet 
D) a low-salt diet 
E) a hyperosmotic diet

Question 3

Charlie is trying to change his eating behaviors and start following a high-fiber diet. The best advice you can give him is to:

Accepted Answer

A) purchase a bulk-forming agent. 
B) gradually add high-fiber foods to his diet. 
C) avoid milk products that contain residue. 
D) limit his fluid intake. 
E) eat one or two large meals a day.

Question 4

Which substance would not be included in a homemade oral rehydration solution?

Accepted Answer

A) table salt 
B) sugar 
C) baking soda 
D) cornstarch 
E) potassium chloride

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: bacterial translocation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of site of vitamin B₁₂ absorption and is...

Question 6

Case Study
Mr. Fruge is 60 years old. After performing a routine colonoscopy, his gastroenterologist tells him everything is normal, except that she noticed the presence of several diverticula in his colon. The physician suggested he speak with the clinic dietitian regarding dietary recommendations. 
-What dietary recommendations should the dietitian discuss with Mr. Fruge?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Case Study
Mr. Fruge is 60 years old....

Question 7

People with irritable bowel syndrome tend to have excessive colonic responses to meals, gastrointestinal (GI)hormones, and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The DRI for fiber for an adult male between the ages of 19 and 50 years old is 38 grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe important components of nutrition management for people with ostomies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe important components of nutrition management for...

Question 10

The most common complication of diverticulosis is:

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) weight gain. 
C) fistula development. 
D) Crohn's disease. 
E) diverticulitis.

Question 11

Which feature is common to both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of cancer 
B) in about one third of cases, the inflammation is confined to the colon 
C) inflammation is continuous throughout the affected region 
D) presence of "skip" lesions 
E) presence of fistulas

Question 12

Compare the causes of osmotic and secretory diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare the causes of osmotic and secretory...

Question 13

Case Study Questions 
Use the following case study to answer questions 
Noel is a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently visited her doctor complaining of the sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. Lab tests, imaging studies, and an endoscopy were used to diagnose Crohn's disease. Drug therapy has helped to control the symptoms, but Noel has been told that there is no cure for the disease and she may experience exacerbations from time to time for the rest of her life.
-If Noel's Crohn's disease worsens, it could place her at risk for malnutrition due to all of these reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced food intake. 
B) surgery that shortens the small intestine. 
C) malabsorption of nutrients. 
D) ulceration in the esophagus. 
E) mucosal scarring.

Question 14

The mother of a toddler is concerned about her child's frequent episodes of diarrhea. The dietitian suggests that the mother reduce the child's intake of:

Accepted Answer

A) oatmeal. 
B) fruit juice. 
C) rice. 
D) yogurt. 
E) bananas.

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: constipation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of abnormal passages between organs or tissues that is...

Question 16

Which form of inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by "skip" lesions?

Accepted Answer

A) Crohn's disease 
B) ulcerative colitis 
C) irritable bowel syndrome 
D) diverticulosis 
E) GERD

Question 17

Much of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) diverticular disease. 
C) infectious diarrhea. 
D) Crohn's disease. 
E) gluten intolerance.

Question 18

To help control diarrhea, people with ostomies should consume:

Accepted Answer

A) applesauce. 
B) caffeine. 
C) sugar-free candy. 
D) grapes. 
E) nuts.

Question 19

Case Study Questions 
Use the following case study to answer questions 
Noel is a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently visited her doctor complaining of the sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. Lab tests, imaging studies, and an endoscopy were used to diagnose Crohn's disease. Drug therapy has helped to control the symptoms, but Noel has been told that there is no cure for the disease and she may experience exacerbations from time to time for the rest of her life.
-Noel requires aggressive dietary management of her disease, otherwise _____ could result.

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient deficiencies and protein-energy malnutrition 
B) problems with chronic constipation and laxative use 
C) dehydration and electrolyte imbalances 
D) a higher risk of pancreatic cancer 
E) a higher risk of liver cirrhosis

Question 20

Billy consumed the following foods at lunch: a hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and catsup on a bun; potato salad; and a diet carbonated beverage. Later that afternoon, Billy began to experience gas. Which of the following foods was most likely responsible for production of intestinal gas?

Accepted Answer

A) hamburger meat 
B) tomato 
C) potato salad 
D) diet carbonated beverage 
E) white bread

Exam 18: Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

Mary has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Although clinical studies suggest that it may not be beneficial, which dietary modification might her dietitian recommend?

Charlie is trying to change his eating behaviors and start following a high-fiber diet. The best advice you can give him is to:

Which substance would not be included in a homemade oral rehydration solution?

Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

People with irritable bowel syndrome tend to have excessive colonic responses to meals, gastrointestinal (GI)hormones, and stress.

The DRI for fiber for an adult male between the ages of 19 and 50 years old is 38 grams per day.

Describe important components of nutrition management for people with ostomies.

The most common complication of diverticulosis is:

Which feature is common to both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

Compare the causes of osmotic and secretory diarrhea.

The mother of a toddler is concerned about her child's frequent episodes of diarrhea. The dietitian suggests that the mother reduce the child's intake of:

Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

Which form of inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by "skip" lesions?

Much of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

To help control diarrhea, people with ostomies should consume:

Billy consumed the following foods at lunch: a hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and catsup on a bun; potato salad; and a diet carbonated beverage. Later that afternoon, Billy began to experience gas. Which of the following foods was most likely responsible for production of intestinal gas?