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What is the purpose of a clear-liquid diet?
To relieve thirst and help maintain fluid balance
Which of the following is allowed in a full-liquid diet?
Cooked cereals and ice cream
When is a soft diet typically used?
For patients who cannot tolerate highly seasoned, fried, or raw foods
What type of diet is recommended for patients with acute infection and fever?
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Which of the following is NOT allowed in a clear-liquid diet?
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What is the primary reason for using a soft diet?
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Which type of diet aims to control protein, potassium, sodium, and fluid levels in the body?
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What is the purpose of the high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet?
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For which conditions would one use a sodium-restricted diet?
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What is a common food item to be avoided in a renal diet due to its high potassium content?
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Which type of diet is aimed at reducing sodium content in the tissue and promoting excretion of water?
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What is a common food item to be avoided in a sodium-restricted diet?
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Which type of diet is primarily used for heart failure and hypertension?
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For which conditions would one use the high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet?
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What is a common food item avoided in a renal diet due to its high sodium content?
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What is a common item avoided in a high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet due to its high potassium content?
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What is the ideal age range for a person to be considered as an infant?
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What is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding according to WHO, DOH, and the American Academy of Pediatrics?
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What is the primary benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
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What is the key physiological and psychological value of breastfeeding for mothers?
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What is the purpose of adding carbohydrates to formula for bottle feeding?
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Why are other liquids such as water, juice, and other foods usually unnecessary during the first six months of a child's life?
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What is the primary source of protein needs for an infant?
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At what age does an infant typically need supplementation of iron?
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What should be the primary source of an infant's nutritional/energy requirements from birth to 6 months?
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What is the approximate fluid requirement for an infant in relation to their body weight?
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Which vitamin needs to be supplemented after 6 months to meet the nutritional needs of the infant?
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How much do infants usually double their weight by 6 months?
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What should be added to an infant's diet after 12 months to meet the supplementary carbohydrate needs?
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What should be used to replace large fluid losses in infants due to diarrhea, vomiting, or exposure to hot environments?
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What is the approximate calorie requirement for an infant at one year of age?
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What percentage increase in length do infants typically experience by 1 year?
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