NCM105 Nutrition Across the Life Stages

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What is the importance of establishing good dietary habits during childhood?

It accelerates the development of diseases in adulthood
It reduces the possibility of bad eating behavior later on (correct)
It helps in preventing malnutrition in adulthood
It has no impact on the eating behavior in adulthood

What is the significance of menstruation in the context of pregnancy?

It is the monthly discharge of blood and mucosal tissues from the non-pregnant uterus (correct)
It has no impact on the female sexual cycle
It is the phase when conception occurs
It is the phase when the ovum is released from the uterus

How does malnutrition affect fertility?

It accelerates fertility
It increases amenorrhea
It has no impact on fertility
It reduces fertility (correct)

What are the maternal physiological adjustments in pregnancy related to?

Physiological changes during pregnancy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of healthy bodies of women in the new life cycle?

Foundation for life’s continuing cycle (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no one diet for all during different life stages?

Because everyone needs different amounts of the same nutrients (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the placenta?

Supplying nutrients and oxygen to the fetus (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the metabolism of glucose during the second half of pregnancy?

Placental lactogen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the increased cardiac output during pregnancy?

To supply more oxygen to the fetus (A) Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of pregnancy does organogenesis occur?

First trimester (A) Signup and view all the answers

At what point does the embryo become embedded in the wall of the uterus?

During implantation, in the first 2 weeks after fertilization (A) Signup and view all the answers

When does the fetus start to kick and turn?

Month 5 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of fuel for the fetus?

Maternal fat reserves (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does human chorionic gonadotropin play in pregnancy?

Regulating progesterone and estrogen secretion (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does renal blood flow change during pregnancy?

It increases by $33 ext{%}$ (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nutritional care?

Improved self management (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which activities are included in the nutritional care for ill or hospitalized patients?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does nutritional care aim to provide for individuals?

A diet adequate in nutrients and proper eating habits (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which is an integral part of successful management of diseases?

Improved food intake (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Medical Nutrition Therapy?

To use nutrition services to treat an illness, injury, or condition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two phases of Medical Nutrition Therapy?

Assessment and Therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Dietetics involve?

Regulating the planning, preparing, and serving of meals under various conditions of health and disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Diet Therapy?

To maintain good nutritional status and address specific needs based on individual cases or conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the Dietary Department in a hospital?

Preparing and serving meals according to hospital standards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Nutrition Assessment?

Evaluating the nutritional status of individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Nutrition Therapy?

Treating illnesses, injuries, or conditions through tailored diets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Diet Nomenclature refer to?

The use of recognized abbreviations for different dietary requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the five goals of Diet Therapy?

Maintaining good nutritional status, correcting deficiencies, providing rest to affected organs, adjusting food intake for metabolism, managing body weight changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Dietary Department in a hospital?

Preparing and serving meals according to hospital standards (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of individualization in Diet Therapy?

To provide personalized nutrition plans based on individual cases or conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers