Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders Nutrition
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What type of food is recommended for individuals with swallowing difficulties?

  • Dry, crumbly foods
  • Spicy, high-fat foods
  • Moist, semisolid foods (correct)
  • Liquids with meals
  • What is the primary cause of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

  • Abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (correct)
  • Abnormal relaxation of the upper esophageal sphincter
  • Rapid emptying of stomach contents into the intestine
  • Increased intra-abdominal pressure
  • What is the recommended eating habit for individuals with Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

  • Avoid lying down for 3 hours after meals (correct)
  • Overeat and then exercise
  • Eat quickly and lying down
  • Eat high-fat foods and citrus foods
  • What is the primary goal of dietary management in Dumping Syndrome?

    <p>To delay gastric emptying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of gastrectomy and gastric bypass?

    <p>Dumping Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between anorexia and anorexia nervosa?

    <p>Anorexia is a lack of appetite, while anorexia nervosa is a psychological condition characterized by denial of appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern in patients experiencing nausea and vomiting?

    <p>Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nutrition therapy goal for patients with anorexia?

    <p>To stimulate appetite and maintain adequate nutritional intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to limit fat intake in patients with anorexia?

    <p>Because it causes early satiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dietary approach for patients with dysphagia?

    <p>Small, frequent meals of low-fat, easily digested carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is associated with an abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter?

    <p>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of eating moist, semisolid foods for individuals with swallowing difficulties?

    <p>They form a cohesive bolus that is easier to control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended practice for managing Dumping Syndrome?

    <p>Providing fibers to delay gastric emptying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of inflammation in individuals with swallowing difficulties?

    <p>Obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended posture for individuals with Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) during sleep?

    <p>Elevating the head of the bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of nutrition therapy in patients with anorexia?

    <p>To stimulate appetite and increase caloric intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of nausea and vomiting in patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders?

    <p>Decrease in digestive enzyme activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended nutritional approach for patients with dysphagia?

    <p>Low-fat, easily digestible carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of prolonged vomiting in patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders?

    <p>Electrolyte imbalance and dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between anorexia and anorexia nervosa?

    <p>Anorexia is a physical condition, while anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial approach to nutrition therapy in patients with nausea and vomiting?

    <p>Withholding food until nausea subsides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of providing small, frequent meals to patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders?

    <p>Reduced symptoms of nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which moist, semisolid foods facilitate swallowing?

    <p>They form a cohesive bolus that is easily controlled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common pathophysiological feature of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Dumping Syndrome?

    <p>Abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following foods is LEAST likely to exacerbate Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

    <p>Complex carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of providing liquids between meals in Dumping Syndrome management?

    <p>To delay gastric emptying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following neurologic causes of dysphagia is also associated with Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Cerebral palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for avoiding dry, crumbly, and sticky foods in individuals with swallowing difficulties?

    <p>They form a non-cohesive bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency of meals in Dumping Syndrome management?

    <p>Small frequent meals throughout the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which increased intra-abdominal pressure contributes to Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

    <p>It increases the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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