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Normal or General Diet Overview

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What is the main focus of a normal or general diet?

RDAs of nutrients (correct)

Cyclic menus

Food selection monitoring

Therapeutic modification

Who is responsible for monitoring food selection and intake in a general diet?

Clinical nurse

Hospital administration

Clinical dietitian (correct)

Patient's family

What determines the nutritional adequacy in a general diet?

Patient's weight

Hospital location

Patient's food selection and intake (correct)

Patient's medical history

What type of patients is the general diet intended for?

Hospitalized patients with no need for therapeutic modification Signup and view all the answers

How is the general diet usually planned?

Based on cyclic menus and hospital type Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a therapeutic diet?

To control the intake of certain foods as part of medical treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about therapeutic diets is true?

They are typically prescribed by a physician and planned by a dietician Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for modifying a normal diet?

To introduce new and exotic foods into the diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for planning therapeutic diets?

The normal diet Signup and view all the answers

In disease conditions, what may affect the nutritional homeostasis of the sick person?

Faulty digestion, absorption or transportation of food elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of modifying the intervals of feeding in a therapeutic diet?

To accommodate the patient's condition or treatment schedule Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of diet therapy?

To maintain good nutritional status Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as crucial in planning therapeutic diets?

The patient's cultural background Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute of a therapeutic diet is NOT mentioned in the text?

Variety Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of modifying the consistency of diets?

To treat gastrointestinal tract conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should NOT be considered when planning meals for a patient?

The patient's religious beliefs Signup and view all the answers