Imagine you are a dietitian setting a client up with a food diary. Describe the process of collecting information and explaining important instructions needed to accurately complete this assessment


When using a food diary, the client documents his or her dietary intake as it occurs over a specified period of time. The clinician can go through the directions for using a food diary as outlined in Figure 3.5.

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A. 2, 3 B. 3, 4 C. 4, 5 D. 8, 10

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Care should be taken to ensure adequate intake of _____ if milk and dairy product intake is restricted

a. calcium and vitamin D b. calcium and vitamin C c. magnesium and vitamin B12 d. iron and folic acid e. zinc and vitamin E

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Can a sugar substitute be used satisfactorily to replace the sugar in a shortened cake? Why?

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Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests

a. proteins of plant origin only. b. proteins of animal origin only. c. adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat. d. mixed protein sources on alternate days.

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