List three examples of possible nutrition diagnoses appropriate for patients who are overweight or obese.

What will be an ideal response?


The following nutrition diagnoses are common among patients who are overweight or obese: excessive energy intake, excessive fat intake, food- and nutrition-related knowledge deficit, disordered eating pattern, overweight/obesity, unintended weight gain, self-monitoring deficit, and physical inactivity.

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Which of the following is known to be toxic in large doses?

a. Niacin b. Biotin c. Riboflavin d. Vitamin B12 e. Thiamin

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A limitation in using the body mass index is that it

A) is not accurate when used on women. B) is difficult to determine. C) does not take body composition into account. D) is not a good predictor of health risks.

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A _______________ is an organization that collects and distributes food that would otherwise be discarded

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Low thiamin intake in athletes is associated with:

a. energy restriction. b. high dietary fat intake. c. high intake of low-fiber, high-sugar carbohydrates. d. a and c e. all of the above

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