A high-fat diet very rich in omega-6 fatty acids (such as linoleic acid) would increase the risk for developing which of the following chronic diseases?
A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease
C) Marasmus
D) Kwashiorkor
E) Cancer
Q. 2Which condition is not a potential cause of bacterial overgrowth?
a. atrophic gastritis
b. use of acid-suppressing medications
c. lactose intolerance
d. certain gastrectomy procedures
e. impaired intestinal motility
Q. 3What would you recommend for a patient with cystic fibrosis who experiences persistent steatorrhea, gas, and abdominal distention?
a. an increase in pancreatic enzyme replacements
b. a severely fat-restricted diet
c. a hydrolyzed formula
d. liberal use of table salt
e. calcium supplements
Q. 4Which of the following food choices would provide the most fiber per serving?
A) Puffed white rice cereal
B) Vegetable juice
C) Textured vegetable protein
D) Bean burrito
E) Chocolate milk
Q. 5Which symptom does not indicate that a child with cystic fibrosis needs an increase in pancreatic enzyme replacement dosage?
a. poor growth
b. steatorrhea
c. abdominal pain
d. coughing
e. intestinal gas
Q. 6Which of the following parts of the whole-wheat kernel contains protein and starch?
A) Beard
B) Endosperm
C) Bran
D) Cytoplasm
E) Germ
Q. 7Nutrient deficiencies may occur with chronic pancreatitis due to _____.
a. malabsorption and alcohol abuse
b. malabsorption of water-soluble vitamins
c. malabsorption of protein and abdominal pain
d. malabsorption of carbohydrate
e. overproduction of insulin
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