17 Questions
What is the main focus of a normal or general diet?
RDAs of nutrients
Who is responsible for monitoring food selection and intake in a general diet?
Clinical dietitian
What determines the nutritional adequacy in a general diet?
Patient's food selection and intake
What type of patients is the general diet intended for?
Hospitalized patients with no need for therapeutic modification
How is the general diet usually planned?
Based on cyclic menus and hospital type
What is the primary purpose of a therapeutic diet?
To control the intake of certain foods as part of medical treatment
Which of the following statements about therapeutic diets is true?
They are typically prescribed by a physician and planned by a dietician
Which of the following is NOT a reason for modifying a normal diet?
To introduce new and exotic foods into the diet
What is the basis for planning therapeutic diets?
The normal diet
In disease conditions, what may affect the nutritional homeostasis of the sick person?
Faulty digestion, absorption or transportation of food elements
What is the purpose of modifying the intervals of feeding in a therapeutic diet?
To accommodate the patient's condition or treatment schedule
What is the primary objective of diet therapy?
To maintain good nutritional status
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a normal diet as the basis for therapeutic diets?
It eliminates the need for considering the patient's economic status
Which factor is NOT mentioned as crucial in planning therapeutic diets?
The patient's cultural background
Which attribute of a therapeutic diet is NOT mentioned in the text?
Variety
What is the purpose of modifying the consistency of diets?
To treat gastrointestinal tract conditions
Which of the following should NOT be considered when planning meals for a patient?
The patient's religious beliefs
Learn about the Normal or General Diet that is planned based on Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and food groups. Understand the importance of nutritional adequacy and the role of clinical dietitians in monitoring food selection and intake.
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