Nutrition Basics Quiz

The process of how our bodies utilize the food we consume.

Organic and inorganic substances found in food that are essential for bodily functions.

Substances like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins and water needed in large amounts to provide energy.

Vitamins and minerals required in smaller amounts to help utilize energy-providing nutrients.

The building blocks of proteins, which are essential for growth and repair.

Vitamins A, D, E, and K that are stored in the body's fat.

Vitamins B and C that are not stored in the body and need to be consumed regularly.

Factors that influence how we eat, such as culture, beliefs, personal preferences, and lifestyle choices.

A diet used to help heal the stomach lining by avoiding foods that irritate it.

A diet designed for people who have trouble chewing or swallowing, including those with dentures or after surgery.

A diet where food is mashed, minced, or ground to make it easier to swallow.

A diet containing food and liquids that are blended to a smooth liquid.

A diet limited to clear liquids like water, broths, and clear juices.

A diet that restricts the amount of fiber in food.

A diet that changes to accommodate a specific medical condition or treatment.

The lining of the stomach.

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is intravenous feeding for people unable to eat or absorb enough nutrients through the digestive system.

PN provides essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, and trace elements.

PN is used when someone can't eat or absorb enough nutrients through their gut, either due to illness or conditions affecting digestion.

PN is used for a variety of conditions like short bowel syndrome, GI fistulas, bowel obstruction, severe pancreatitis, and critically ill patients.

PN can be used for short or long periods, depending on the individual's needs and condition.

PN is critical for preventing complications and aiding recovery by ensuring timely and sufficient nutrition.

PN is invasive and costly, with potential risks like infections, fluid overload, and high blood sugar.

Despite its potential risks, PN has been shown to reduce mortality and serious complications in critically ill and severely malnourished patients.

A liquid diet that includes clear liquids plus milk, strained fruit juice, and creamy soups, aimed at providing hydration and minimal digestive stress.

A short-term diet consisting primarily of fluids and carbohydrates, given for 24-36 hours after surgeries or during acute infections. It aims to prevent dehydration and minimize digestive stimulation.

A dietary plan tailored to the needs of individuals with diabetes. It emphasizes controlled carbohydrate intake and regular blood sugar monitoring.

A diet that restricts sodium intake to manage conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and edema. It helps control water retention and reduces pressure on the cardiovascular system.

Dietary modifications restricting protein intake for individuals with conditions like renal insufficiency, hepatic coma, or phenylketonuria. The goal is to reduce the workload on the kidneys or manage metabolic imbalances.

A dietary plan limiting dietary fat intake to manage conditions like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and high cholesterol levels. It helps lower fat intake and improve cardiovascular health.

A diet plan that restricts certain minerals, such as sodium or potassium, common for conditions like hypertension, heart failure, and renal insufficiency. It helps control their levels and manage associated symptoms.

A diet meant for people with diabetes that consistently provides carbohydrates.

A diet that adds extra amounts of certain nutrients to address specific needs like low potassium or iron levels.

A gradual change in diet, often involving fiber intake adjustment, to support healthy recovery.

A diet restricted in fiber, often used for those suffering from intestinal issues.

A diet progression for patients recovering from surgery, starting with liquids and moving towards solid foods.

Modifying a person's diet based on their medical condition, focusing on adding or removing certain nutrients.

Specific diets designed for medical reasons, often involving changes in the amounts of minerals, vitamins, proteins, carbs, fats, and fluids.

Feeding that provides nutrients directly into the digestive system (through the stomach or intestines).

Enteral feeding used when someone cannot eat or needs additional nutrients, often for conditions like burns, trauma, or a weakened digestive system.

Enteral feeding methods involve using tubes inserted through the nose into the stomach (nasogastric) or directly into the stomach (gastrostomy) or small intestine (jejunostomy).

Providing nutrients intravenously (directly into the bloodstream) instead of through the digestive system.

Enteral feeding is generally preferred over parenteral nutrition because it is safer, less expensive, and causes fewer complications.

Enteral feeding helps maintain the digestive system's function, promotes its healing, and supports the immune system.