1. What is the primary goal of diet therapy?
a) To promote weight loss
b) To manage or prevent disease
c) To increase muscle mass
d) To enhance physical performance
Answer: b) To manage or prevent disease
2. Which diet is commonly recommended for patients with hypertension?
a) Low-carbohydrate diet
b) DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
c) Ketogenic diet
d) Mediterranean diet
Answer: b) DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
3. For a patient with diabetes, what is an important dietary consideration?
a) High intake of simple carbohydrates
b) Consistent carbohydrate intake
c) Avoiding all sources of carbohydrates
d) High protein intake
Answer: b) Consistent carbohydrate intake
4. Which of the following is a key component of the Mediterranean diet?
a) High-fat dairy products
b) Low intake of fruits and vegetables
c) Moderate consumption of red wine
d) High consumption of refined sugars
Answer: c) Moderate consumption of red wine
5. What is the primary dietary intervention for managing hyperlipidemia?
a) Increase dietary fat
b) Reduce dietary fiber
c) Decrease saturated and trans fats
d) Increase carbohydrate intake
Answer: c) Decrease saturated and trans fats
6. What type of diet is often prescribed for patients with celiac disease?
a) High-fiber diet
b) Gluten-free diet
c) Low-protein diet
d) Low-fat diet
Answer: b) Gluten-free diet
7. For patients with chronic kidney disease, which nutrient is usually restricted?
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Phosphorus
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
8. Which diet is recommended for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
a) High-fat diet
b) Low-FODMAP diet
c) High-sugar diet
d) Low-protein diet
Answer: b) Low-FODMAP diet
9. What is a common dietary recommendation for managing gout?
a) Increase intake of red meat
b) Increase intake of seafood
c) Reduce intake of purine-rich foods
d) Increase intake of high-fat dairy products
Answer: c) Reduce intake of purine-rich foods
10. For weight management, which of the following is a recommended strategy?
a) Eliminate all fats
b) Consume a balanced diet with controlled portion sizes
c) Increase intake of refined sugars
d) Avoid all carbohydrates
Answer: b) Consume a balanced diet with controlled portion sizes
11. What is a major dietary recommendation for patients with heart disease?
a) Increase dietary cholesterol
b) Decrease saturated and trans fats
c) Increase salt intake
d) Consume large amounts of sugar
Answer: b) Decrease saturated and trans fats
12. Which diet is typically recommended for managing lactose intolerance?
a) Low-carbohydrate diet
b) Lactose-free diet
c) High-protein diet
d) High-fiber diet
Answer: b) Lactose-free diet
13. For a patient with a history of stroke, what dietary modification is often suggested?
a) Increase sodium intake
b) Increase fiber intake
c) Decrease fluid intake
d) Increase saturated fats
Answer: b) Increase fiber intake
14. What is the main focus of a renal diet?
a) High protein intake
b) Low carbohydrate intake
c) Restricted sodium, potassium, and phosphorus
d) Increased calcium intake
Answer: c) Restricted sodium, potassium, and phosphorus
15. Which dietary approach is beneficial for managing Type 2 diabetes?
a) Consuming large amounts of simple sugars
b) Following a high-fat, low-carb diet
c) Eating frequent, small meals with balanced macronutrients
d) Reducing overall caloric intake drastically
Answer: c) Eating frequent, small meals with balanced macronutrients
16. What is the primary dietary strategy for patients with dyslipidemia?
a) High-protein diet
b) Low-sodium diet
c) Increase soluble fiber intake
d) High-sugar diet
Answer: c) Increase soluble fiber intake
17. For patients with obesity, which is a recommended dietary change?
a) Increase caloric intake
b) Decrease portion sizes and increase physical activity
c) Consume high amounts of processed foods
d) Follow a very high-fat diet
Answer: b) Decrease portion sizes and increase physical activity
18. What is the dietary approach for managing a patient with diverticulitis?
a) Low-fiber diet during acute phase, high-fiber diet during remission
b) High-fiber diet during acute phase, low-fiber diet during remission
c) High-protein diet
d) Low-carbohydrate diet
Answer: a) Low-fiber diet during acute phase, high-fiber diet during remission
19. Which food group should be limited for individuals with high blood pressure?
a) Fruits
b) Vegetables
c) Processed foods high in sodium
d) Whole grains
Answer: c) Processed foods high in sodium
20. What is a typical dietary recommendation for a patient with anemia?
a) Increase intake of red meat and iron-rich vegetables
b) Reduce intake of vitamin C
c) Avoid all sources of iron
d) Increase intake of high-sugar foods
Answer: a) Increase intake of red meat and iron-rich vegetables
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