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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
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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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