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Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy Final
Exam Review 2026 – Questions and Answers on
Macronutrients
How often should you eat meals when suffering from dumping
syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER = small frequent meals
What types of food should be included in every meal when suffering
from dumping syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER = protein and fat
What should be avoided when suffering from dumping syndrome? -
CORRECT ANSWER = concentrated sugars
When should you consume liquids when suffering from dumping
syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER = 1 hour before
or after eating - CORRECT ANSWER =
What is the goal of nutrition therapy in anorexia? - CORRECT ANSWER =
stimulate appetite to maintain adequate nutritional intake
How should food be seasoned when suffering from anorexia? -
CORRECT ANSWER = according to individual taste
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Should meals be large and spaced or small and frequent with anorexia?
- CORRECT ANSWER = small and frequent
How should liquids be given with meals in anorexia? - CORRECT
ANSWER = 30 minutes before and after meals
What should be limited in an anorexia diet - CORRECT ANSWER = fat
because it contributes to early satiety
What are some ways to help GERD? - CORRECT ANSWER = weight loss,
raising the head of the bed when sleeping, and laying on your left side
Which type of diarrhea occurs when there is an increase in particles in
the intestine that draws in water? - CORRECT ANSWER = osmotic
What are some causes of osmotic diarrhea? - CORRECT ANSWER =
maldigestion of nutrients, excessive intake of sorbitol or fructose,
dumping syndrome, tube feedings and some laxatives
What type of diarrhea is present in lactorse intolerance? - CORRECT
ANSWER = osmotic
What type of diarrhea is related to an excessive secretion of fluid and
electrolytes in teh intestines? - CORRECT ANSWER = secretory
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Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy Final
Exam Review 2026 – Questions and Answers on
Macronutrients
How often should you eat meals when suffering from dumping
syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER = small frequent meals
What types of food should be included in every meal when suffering
from dumping syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER = protein and fat
What should be avoided when suffering from dumping syndrome? -
CORRECT ANSWER = concentrated sugars
When should you consume liquids when suffering from dumping
syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER = 1 hour before
or after eating - CORRECT ANSWER =
What is the goal of nutrition therapy in anorexia? - CORRECT ANSWER =
stimulate appetite to maintain adequate nutritional intake
How should food be seasoned when suffering from anorexia? -
CORRECT ANSWER = according to individual taste
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Should meals be large and spaced or small and frequent with anorexia?
- CORRECT ANSWER = small and frequent
How should liquids be given with meals in anorexia? - CORRECT
ANSWER = 30 minutes before and after meals
What should be limited in an anorexia diet - CORRECT ANSWER = fat
because it contributes to early satiety
What are some ways to help GERD? - CORRECT ANSWER = weight loss,
raising the head of the bed when sleeping, and laying on your left side
Which type of diarrhea occurs when there is an increase in particles in
the intestine that draws in water? - CORRECT ANSWER = osmotic
What are some causes of osmotic diarrhea? - CORRECT ANSWER =
maldigestion of nutrients, excessive intake of sorbitol or fructose,
dumping syndrome, tube feedings and some laxatives
What type of diarrhea is present in lactorse intolerance? - CORRECT
ANSWER = osmotic
What type of diarrhea is related to an excessive secretion of fluid and
electrolytes in teh intestines? - CORRECT ANSWER = secretory
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