What nutrient has accounted for virtually all of the increase in kcal intake of people in the United States since the 1970s?
a. fat
b. protein
c. alcohol
d. carbohydrate
e. lipoproteins
ANS: D
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a. Chocolate b. Skim milk c. French fries d. Pretzels
Which of the following has the most starch?
A. 8 fluid ounces of milk B. 4 ounces of meat C. 1 medium orange D. 1 cup of kidney beans
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JB is a 53-year-old male who has recently divorced. He has experienced periods of depression and decreased appetite. His family reports a history of heavy drinking habits and a 15 kg weight loss. He was previously diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Paracentesis and TIPS procedures were performed. JB's condition seems to have worsened; he complains of stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting at times. His abdomen is sore to touch and feels swollen. JB has developed ascites and pedal edema. His urinary output has decreased, and he continues to lose weight. JB also complains of pain when swallowing food. Because of JB's persistent symptoms, he's been admitted to a hospital. A referral to the SLP for an MBS was also ordered and resulted in dysphagia for which pureed diet was recommended. On day 2, JB still complains of nausea and no per os intake has been reported. The MD prescribed a dietary consultation. An RD is required to assess the patient and recommend alternate means of nutrition support, currently NPO. Ht: 5'11" Wt: 145 # UBW: 163# Dx: End-stage liver cirrhosis, dysphagiaPMH: 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: 2.1K: 5.2 CO2: 25 Cr: 1.8 H/H: 11/35 Diet: NPOMeds: Neomycin, Aldactone, Lasix, Reglan How much protein consumption will the registered dietitian recommend to JB? A. 0.8–1.0 g/kg B. 1.0–1.1 g/kg C. 1.2–1.5 g/kg D. 1.8–2.0 g/kg E. 2.0–2.2 g/kg
Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.
_______ 1. Number of food banks managed by Feeding America _______ 2. The primary cause of world hunger _______ 3. USDA’s federal food assistance program _______ 4. Community with little access to nutritious and affordable foods _______ 5. Approximate number (in billions) of people in the world today _______ 6. Estimated number (in billions) of people in the world in 2050 _______ 7. Extreme scarcity of food _______ 8. Common treatment for dehydration caused by diarrhea _______ 9. Category of food security showing no indications of food-access problems _______ 10. Category of food insecurity showing reduced quality of life and little indication of reduced food intake _______ 11. United Nations agency acting as the authority on international public health _______ 12. Result of acute malnutrition _______ 13. Produced in large quantities by cows _______ 14. Created by intense demands on water resources by human activities _______ 15. Result of chronic malnutrition _______ 16. Disease characterized by changes in pigmentation in the hair and skin _______ 17. Disease characterized by “matchstick” arms _______ 18. Number of barrels of oil (in millions) wasted as a result of food waste _______ 19. Ability to produce food indefinitely with little or no harm to the environment _______ 20. Approximate number of miles the average food item is travels before it is eaten a. 7 b. 9 c. 200 d. 300 e. 1500 f. High food security g. Low food security h. Kwashiorkor i. Marasmus j. Wasting k. Famine l. Methane m. Water stress n. Stunting o. Poverty p. Sustainable agriculture q. SNAP r. WHO s. Food desert t. ORT