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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the placenta?

<p>Supplying nutrients and oxygen to the fetus (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of pregnancy does organogenesis occur?

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

When does the fetus start to kick and turn?

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

What is the primary source of fuel for the fetus?

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

What role does human chorionic gonadotropin play in pregnancy?

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

How does renal blood flow change during pregnancy?

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

What is the primary goal of nutritional care?

<p>Improved self management (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an integral part of successful management of diseases?

<p>Improved food intake (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two phases of Medical Nutrition Therapy?

<p>Assessment and Therapy (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Nutrition Assessment?

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

What is the primary function of Nutrition Therapy?

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

What does Diet Nomenclature refer to?

<p>The use of recognized abbreviations for different dietary requirements (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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