DH 209 Nutrition midterm [2026]
DH 209 Nutrition midterm
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1. the loss of smell is called what? anosmia
2. the sense of taste is what? gustatory
3. Loss of taste is called dysphasia
4. The results of acids produced by demineralization
fermentable carbohydrates com-
bining with acitogenic bacteria on
the dentition what is going to hap-
pen?
5. Name the food group from my- - Meat
plate that gives the least amount - poultry
of carbs? - fish
- eggs
- nuts
6. As the frequency of fermentable 5.5
carbohydrates increases, the pH
of plaque decreases. For a fer-
mentable carbohydrate to be
deemed cariogenic it must cause
the salivary pH to drop below?
7. Many of the sugar alcohols used sorbitol
for artificial sweetening can result
in GI upset; the sugar alcohol that
is most likely to have this effect is
__________
8. adequate fiber intake for men? Men = 38 g
women? Women = 25 g
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, DH 209 Nutrition midterm [2026]
DH 209 Nutrition midterm
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ebmkf9
9. what effect does a high fiber diet less cariogenic because it decreases the potential for pH
have on caries potential? changes
10. periodontal disease can increase protein
the need for which macronutrient
in order to promote healing?
11. if a pt. is on a strict no carb diet - iron
to lose weight which nutrients and - fiber
minerals most likely become insuf- - vitamin B complex
ficient?
12. The type of vegetarian most at risk vegan
for nutrient deficiency?
13. If a pt. is only eating low qual- growth
ity protein their body may sup-
port life but not exhibit normal
____________
14. the substance that is most sup- collagen
portive of bones and teeth?
15. for a pt. that dislikes eating meat - dairy
what other sources of protein - milk
could the RDH recommend? - cheese
16. the physiologic role of protein? - Resistance to disease
- regulation of fluid
- repair
- rebuild
17.
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DH 209 Nutrition midterm
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ebmkf9
1. the loss of smell is called what? anosmia
2. the sense of taste is what? gustatory
3. Loss of taste is called dysphasia
4. The results of acids produced by demineralization
fermentable carbohydrates com-
bining with acitogenic bacteria on
the dentition what is going to hap-
pen?
5. Name the food group from my- - Meat
plate that gives the least amount - poultry
of carbs? - fish
- eggs
- nuts
6. As the frequency of fermentable 5.5
carbohydrates increases, the pH
of plaque decreases. For a fer-
mentable carbohydrate to be
deemed cariogenic it must cause
the salivary pH to drop below?
7. Many of the sugar alcohols used sorbitol
for artificial sweetening can result
in GI upset; the sugar alcohol that
is most likely to have this effect is
__________
8. adequate fiber intake for men? Men = 38 g
women? Women = 25 g
1
, DH 209 Nutrition midterm [2026]
DH 209 Nutrition midterm
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ebmkf9
9. what effect does a high fiber diet less cariogenic because it decreases the potential for pH
have on caries potential? changes
10. periodontal disease can increase protein
the need for which macronutrient
in order to promote healing?
11. if a pt. is on a strict no carb diet - iron
to lose weight which nutrients and - fiber
minerals most likely become insuf- - vitamin B complex
ficient?
12. The type of vegetarian most at risk vegan
for nutrient deficiency?
13. If a pt. is only eating low qual- growth
ity protein their body may sup-
port life but not exhibit normal
____________
14. the substance that is most sup- collagen
portive of bones and teeth?
15. for a pt. that dislikes eating meat - dairy
what other sources of protein - milk
could the RDH recommend? - cheese
16. the physiologic role of protein? - Resistance to disease
- regulation of fluid
- repair
- rebuild
17.
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