In the research, parents are reported as "gatekeepers" for children's eating and physical activity behaviors. What does this mean?
A gatekeeper is one who controls the types of foods in the house, the access to and availability of those foods, opportunities for activity or inactivity, and meal patterns.
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Which of the following conditions is not one of the effects of chronic malnutrition and hunger?
A) compromised health and disease B) anemia C) weight loss D) increased growth
Which of the following conditions increases a person's metabolic rate?
A. Recovering from an exercise workout B. Having a higher than normal level of cholescystokinin C. Consuming essential fatty acids D. Having a lower than normal level of thyroid hormone
JB is a 53 yo male who was recently divorced. He has experienced periods of depression and decreased appetite. Family reports history of heavy drinking habits and 15# weight lost. He was previously diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension and paracentesis and TIPS procedures were performed. Mr. JB's condition seems to have worsened; he c/o stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting at times. His
abdomen is sore to touch and feels swollen. Mr. JB has developed ascites and pedal edema; his urinary output has decreased and he continues to lose weight. Mr. JB also c/o pain when swallowing food. Because of JB's persistent symptoms, he's been admitted to the hospital. A referral to the SLP for a MBS was also ordered and resulted in dysphagia, pureed diet recommended. By day 2 Mr. JB still c/o of nausea and no po intake has been reported. The MD prescribed dietary consult: RD to assess patient and recommend alternate means of nutrition support, currently NPO. Ht: 5'11'' Wt: 145 # UBW: 163# Dx: End-stage liver cirrhosis, dysphagia PMH: alcoholic cirrhosis, portal hypertension Labs: Na: 134 Cl: 101 BUN: 4 Alb: 2.3 TG: 305 Transferrin: 101 NH4: 53 Glu: 139 AST: 45 ALT 48 Alk Phos: 40 Bilirubin: 2.1 K: 5.2 CO2: 25 Cr: 1.8 H/H: 11/35 Diet: NPO Meds: Neomycin, Aldactone, Lasix, Reglan The RD recommends sodium restriction because of JB's ascites. How much sodium should the RD initially recommend for JB each day? a. 500 mg/day b. 1000 mg/day c. 2000 mg/day d. 3000 mg/day e. 3500 mg/day
Nutrition intervention for peptic ulcer disease includes advising the patient to do all of the following except:
a. avoid foods that increase acid secretion. b. avoid large meals. c. avoid eating right before bedtime. d. avoid gas-forming foods.