General Knowledge
What is the definition of Nutrition?
Nutrition is the scientific study of how food affects the body’s health, growth, and maintenance.
Why is communication with other professional important to patient care?
Communication helps identify unconsidered determinates of health; multiple perspectives allow for holistic care.
Eg. A dietician may discover the patient is living in a food desert and advises a social worker be added to the care team.
Is Wingstop a good source of vitamin C?
Only the carrots.
How can poor nutrition impact overall health?
It can lead to chronic diseases, poor condition management, and worse health outcomes.
Why is it important for other profession to have nutritional knowledge?
Nutrition impact diseases and illness across all categories; knowing can help patients in their treatment and management process.
What deficiency can cause Spina Bifida?
Folic Acid/B9 deficiency.
What is the goal when improving nutrition?
To balance carbohydrate, protein, and fats intake.
[+100 points if fiber is mentioned; +50 if micronutrients are mentioned]
What profession is responsible for educating the patient on nutrition?
All care team members are responsible for educating the patient.
Name 3 conditions menopause increases the risk of.
Obesity, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease.
What information is necessary for a dietician to make a treatment plan?
Patient's weight, eating habits, exercise habits, barriers to access, and cultural preferences.
What are the 3 professions dieticians commonly collaborate with?
Physician, Nurses, and Pharmacists
What am I referencing in the quote "Did PINK teach you nothing?????" in the scurvy case study?
The song "We Got Scurvy" by PINK on SpongeBob SquarePants.