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?

    <p>Physiological changes during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Foundation for life’s continuing cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because everyone needs different amounts of the same nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the placenta?

    <p>Supplying nutrients and oxygen to the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Placental lactogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To supply more oxygen to the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of pregnancy does organogenesis occur?

    <p>First trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>During implantation, in the first 2 weeks after fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the fetus start to kick and turn?

    <p>Month 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of fuel for the fetus?

    <p>Maternal fat reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does human chorionic gonadotropin play in pregnancy?

    <p>Regulating progesterone and estrogen secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does renal blood flow change during pregnancy?

    <p>It increases by $33 ext{%}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of nutritional care?

    <p>Improved self management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nutritional care aim to provide for individuals?

    <p>A diet adequate in nutrients and proper eating habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an integral part of successful management of diseases?

    <p>Improved food intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Medical Nutrition Therapy?

    <p>To use nutrition services to treat an illness, injury, or condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two phases of Medical Nutrition Therapy?

    <p>Assessment and Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dietetics involve?

    <p>Regulating the planning, preparing, and serving of meals under various conditions of health and disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Diet Therapy?

    <p>To maintain good nutritional status and address specific needs based on individual cases or conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preparing and serving meals according to hospital standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Nutrition Assessment?

    <p>Evaluating the nutritional status of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Nutrition Therapy?

    <p>Treating illnesses, injuries, or conditions through tailored diets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Diet Nomenclature refer to?

    <p>The use of recognized abbreviations for different dietary requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five goals of Diet Therapy?

    <p>Maintaining good nutritional status, correcting deficiencies, providing rest to affected organs, adjusting food intake for metabolism, managing body weight changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preparing and serving meals according to hospital standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of individualization in Diet Therapy?

    <p>To provide personalized nutrition plans based on individual cases or conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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