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(1) When the food is directly given in the veins, it is called ______ nutrition.
[A] Parenteral
[B] Enteral
[C] Intravenous
[D] Saline
Answer: Parenteral
(2) When food is given in the stomach or intestines directly then it is ________ nutrition.
[A] Intravenous
[B] Saline
[C] Enteral
[D] Parenteral
Answer: Enteral
(3) A person who has had a renal transplant should regulate the intake of ______
[A] carbohydrates
[B] proteins
[C] fats
[D] vitamins
Answer: proteins

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(4) To overcome diabetes, a person can increase the intake of ______ and reduce the intake of ___________
[A] carbohydrates, proteins
[B] proteins, fats
[C] fats, carbohydrates
[D] carbohydrates, fats
Answer: fats, carbohydrates
(5) For a person suffering from problems like slow neural transmission, eg dementia, they should be given __________
[A] Increased sodium
[B] Increased potassium
[C] Increased calcium
[D] Increased magnesium
Answer: Increased potassium
(6) A person who is suffering from high blood pressure should cut down on _______
[A] sodium
[B] potassium
[C] calcium
[D] magnesium
Answer: sodium
(7) Long periods of parenteral nutrition is not recommended because of ______
[A] it increases the toxicity of blood
[B] it puts pressure on the kidney
[C] it puts pressure on the heart
[D] it causes the GI track to degenerate
Answer: it causes the GI track to degenerate
(8) In cases of renal insufficiency, what should take in place of proteins?
[A] Triglycerides
[B] Essential Amino Acids
[C] Glucoseα-1-4 linkage
[D] Vitamin K
Answer: Essential Amino Acids
(9) In cases of muscle fatigue, which of the Vitamin should be taken?
[A] A
[B] D
[C] E
[D] K
Answer: D
(10) Which Vitamin in large amounts harms the bones?
[A] A
[B] B
[C] C
[D] D
Answer: C
(11) Respiratory quotient (R.Q.) falls in all the following conditions except-
[A] Acidosis
[B] Febrile conditions
[C] Diabetes mellitus
[D] Starvation
Answer: Acidosis
(12) Choose the incorrect statement about BMR out of the following-
[A] BMR is directly related to the surface area
[B] BMR is inversely proportional to the age
[C] BMR is increased in warm climate
[D] Males have higher BMR than age matched females
Answer: BMR is increased in warm climate
(13) The percentage of total calories obtained from carbohydrates should be between-
[A] 15- 20%
[B] 20-35%
[C] 50-60%
[D] 5-10%
Answer: 50-60%
(14) All are true about milk as a diet except-
[A] It is low in iron content but rich in calcium, sodium and potassium
[B] The major carbohydrate is lactose
[C] The chief proteins are caseinogens and lactalbumin
[D] It is rich in vitamin C and D but poor in Vitamin A and Riboflavin
Answer: It is rich in vitamin C and D but poor in Vitamin A and Riboflavin.
(15) In a child suffering from marasmus which of the following clinical manifestation is not observed?
[A] Watery diarrhea with acid stools
[B] Subnormal temperature
[C] Visible peristalsis from thin abdominal wall
[D] Generalized edema
Answer: Generalized edema
(16) The chemical score of gelatin is –
[A] 0
[B] 44
[C] 60
[D] 42
Answer: 0
(17) Which of the following has the best chemical score?
[A] Wheat
[B] Egg
[C] Milk
[D] Pulses
Answer: Egg
(18) In a person on hunger strike from the past three days which of the following urinary tests would give a positive reaction?
[A] Benedict
[B] Barfoed
[C] Rothera
[D] Biuret
Answer: Rothera
(19) A child has presented with growth retardation, inability to walk and bruises all over the body. Which of the following nutrients should be recommended as a supplement to the diet?
[A] Milk
[B] Egg yolk
[C] Citrus fruits
[D] Pulses
Answer: Citrus fruits
(20) Which of the following has the highest glycemic index?
[A] Ice cream
[B] Cucumber
[C] Bread
[D] Dextrose
Answer: Dextrose
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