NUTRITION BATTERY EXAM REVIEWER
A child of which of the following signs and symptoms is diagnosed to have kwashiorkor?
A. Bitot’s spot and scaly skin
B. Edema growth failure psychological changes,hair changes
C. Normal growth happy disposition
D. Old man’s look
Kwashiorkor occurs most often among the toddlers and pre schoolers due to ?
A. Infection
B. Late weaning
C. Inadequate bottle feeding
D. Diet low in protein
A type of malnutrition that is brought about by inadequate food intake
A. Chronic Malnutrition
B. Acute Malnutrition
C. Undernutrition
D. Overnutrition
It is the minimum requirement of a nutrient with safety margin.
A. Dietary Allowance
B. Dietary Standard
C. Dietary Requirement
D. Dietary Safety
This results from chronic deprivation or impaired absorption of energy, protein, vitamins,
minerals. Patients present severe weight loss and wasting of both muscle and adipose
tissue.
A. Partimarasmus-kwashiorkor
B. Marasmus
C. Kwashiorkor
D. Protein calorie malnutrition
An abused elderly client was suspected to have prolonged protein malnutrition which of the
following laboratory data would be the most sensitive indicator?
A. Prealbumin
B. Transferrin
C. Albumin
D. Hemoglobin
Stored in liver and muscles for quick energy to be used at a later time?
A. Glycogen
B. Glucose
C. Galactose
D. Bile
