Nutritional Assessment Part 2 NUTR 344 - Winter 2024
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Which dietary assessment method is described as being specific to a 24-hour period and is often used in research with populations?

  • 24-hour recall (correct)
  • Usual daily typical intake pattern
  • Food frequency questionnaire
  • Food record or diary

What is one of the disadvantages of using the 24-hour recall method for dietary assessment?

  • Overestimation/underestimation due to its specificity
  • Quick and inexpensive
  • Memory dependency and potential underreporting (correct)
  • Low patient burden

Which method of dietary assessment involves asking the client about their usual daily intake pattern?

  • Food frequency questionnaire
  • Food record or diary
  • Usual daily typical intake pattern (correct)
  • Direct observation

What is a key factor that influences the choice of dietary assessment method?

<p>The nutrients of interest and the goal of assessment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of dietary assessment involves using technology-based software or programs for input data, such as photos?

<p>Technology-based software/programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to use multiple 24-hour recalls for assessing usual intake?

<p>To improve accuracy since one 24-hour recall may not be representative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using a food diary or record for dietary assessment?

<p>May not reflect normal eating patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using a food frequency questionnaire for dietary assessment?

<p>Difficult food intake may be variable and hard to quantify (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of dietary assessment is considered actual intake for several days?

<p>Food Record or Diary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a food frequency questionnaire for dietary assessment?

<p>Can examine specific nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using direct observation for dietary assessment?

<p>&quot;May be intrusive if you know somebody is watching you eat&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SF stand for in the description of stress factors?

<p>Stress Factor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to give a range of reasonable values for energy requirements?

<p>Because predictive energy equations are not very accurate for an individual on a specific day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended protein intake for healthy adults according to the FAO/WHO?

<p>0.66 g/kg/day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consensus protein intake for healthy older adults (≥65 y) according to the PROT-AGE Study Group?

<p>1.0 g/kg/day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid requirement calculation for a 70 kg male based on body weight and age if he is between 55-75 years?

<p>30 ml/kg body weight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of overhydration?

<p>Increased blood pressure, decreased pulse rate, edema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a nutrient of concern for older adults due to reduced absorption with age?

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

What is the prevalence range of malnutrition in community hospitals and long-term care facilities?

<p>65-80% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a food frequency questionnaire for dietary assessment?

<p>It captures seasonal variations in food intake. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dehydration lead to in older adults?

<p>Restlessness and confusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended fluid intake calculation based on energy requirements for a 2500 kcal diet?

<p>2500 ml/day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of using direct observation for dietary assessment?

<p>It may alter the participant's eating behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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