Question

1. which diet is used for patients with heart disease?

a) high - protein b) low - cholesterol c) high - calorie d) bland

1. which diet includes only clear liquids such as broth and gelatin?

a) soft diet b) clear liquid c) low - residue d) diabetic

1. which nutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy?

a) fat b) carbohydrate c) protein d) water

1. malnutrition results from:

a) eating too much food b) poor or unbalanced nutrition c) high - calorie diets d regular exercise

1. a condition characterized by excessive body fat is:

a) malnutrition b) obesity c) bulimia d) anorexia

1. the eating disorder characterized by bingeing and purging is:

a) anorexia b) bulimia c) pica d) malnutrition

1. a patient recovering from surgery may need which diet?

a) high - protein b) low - protein c) low - calorie d) high - fat

Explanation:

• For question 12: A low - cholesterol diet helps reduce the risk of plaque buildup in arteries, which is beneficial for heart - disease patients.
• For question 13: A clear - liquid diet consists of only clear liquids like broth and gelatin.
• For question 14: Fat provides 9 calories per gram, more than carbohydrates (4 calories per gram) and proteins (4 calories per gram), making it the most concentrated source of energy.
• For question 15: Malnutrition is caused by poor or unbalanced nutrition, not just over - eating or high - calorie diets (which can be part of balanced diets in some cases) or regular exercise.
• For question 16: Obesity is defined as having excessive body fat.
• For question 17: Bulimia is characterized by bingeing (eating large amounts of food) and purging (methods to get rid of the food like vomiting).
• For question 18: A high - protein diet helps in tissue repair and recovery, which is important for a patient recovering from surgery.

Answer:

1. b) Low - cholesterol
2. b) Clear liquid
3. a) Fat
4. b) Poor or unbalanced nutrition
5. b) Obesity
6. b) Bulimia
7. a) High - protein