Jarvis Chapter 12, Ed 8 HESI Nutrition

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Question 1 of 10 Obesity in adults is defined as a) excess body fat placed predominately within the hips and thighs. b) excessive body fat leading to body weight 5% above ideal. c) a body mass index of 30 or greater. d) overnourished.

b

Question 2 of 10 Which of the following is the reason for increased caloric and protein requirements during adolescence? a) Decreased dependence on parents. b) Rapid physical growth and increasing muscle mass c) Changes in diet d) Change in cognitive and psychological factors

c

Question 3 of 10 A dietary practice to restrict meat on certain days such as Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent is an example of what type of nutritional influence? a) Ethnic b) Economic c) Religious d) Cultural

c

Question 4 of 10 Nutritional status is best determined by a) triglycerides. b) 24-hour diet recall. c) serum albumin. d) clinical manifestations.

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Question 5 of 10 In order for a weight-loss program to be effective, what fat intake would be considered a low-fat diet? a) Mostly trans-fatty acid or saturated fat b) Between 20% and 25% of the total calorie intake c) Between 10% and 20% of the total calorie intake d) Less than 300 mg per day

b

Question 6 of 10 For optimum health, infants and children up to 2 years of age should receive whole milk. What component of whole milk is essential for neurologic development? a) Fortified vitamin D b) Fat c) Pasteurized protein d) Lactose

c

Question 7 of 10 A comprehensive nutritional assessment always includes a) a direct observation of feeding and eating processes. b) a comprehensive metabolic panel. c) anthropometric measures. d) a work history.

a

Question 8 of 10 Which of the following is the most accurate and easy to implement nutritional assessment method? a) Food diary b) 24-hour recall c) Food frequency questionnaire d) Direct observation

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Question 9 of 10 Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate malnutrition? (Select all that apply.) Select all that apply. A) Lips cracked and pale pink, tongue beefy red. b) Skin color appropriate for race, intact, without evidence of dryness c) Erect posture with symmetric gait and muscle tone appropriate for age d) Hair dull and dry e) Bleeding gums

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Which of the following changes in aging adults affect nutritional status? (Select all that apply.) a) Increased muscle mass b) Poor dentition c) Increased saliva production d) Decreased visual acuity e) Slowed GI motility