Chapter 18 – Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Chapter 18 – Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

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Multiple Choice

d      K     485                 1.     All of the following are indications for modifying fiber intake except:

1. constipation.
2. irritable bowel syndrome.
3. inflammatory bowel diseases.
4. gallbladder disease.

d      K     486                 2.     Constipation may be caused by all of the following except:

1. a low-fiber diet.
2. physical inactivity.
3. medications.
4. a viral infection.

b      K     486                 3.     Dietary suggestions for treating constipation are aimed at:

1. decreasing dietary fiber and fluids.
2. increasing dietary fiber and fluids.
3. increasing dietary protein.
4. increasing carbohydrate intake.

d      A     485                 4.     Foods useful in increasing dietary fiber are:

1. bran, milk, and mashed potatoes.
2. peanut butter, oranges, and strawberry jam.
3. saltine crackers, watermelon, and eggs.
4. whole-wheat bread, black beans, and popcorn.

b      A     485                 5.     Charlie is trying to change his eating behaviors and start following a high-fiber diet. The best advice you can give Charlie is to:

1. purchase a bulk-forming agent.
2. gradually add high-fiber foods to his diet.
3. avoid milk products that contain residue.
4. limit his fluid intake.

b      K     487                 6.     Which of the following bulk-forming agents may cause an allergic reaction?

1. methylcellulose
2. psyllium
3. polycarbophil
4. malt soup extract

a      K     487                 7.     Use of stimulant laxatives can lead to:

1. fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
2. anemia.
3. increased appetite.
4. hyperglycemia.

a      K     485                 8.     A side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet is:

1. flatulence.
2. ostomy.
3. bacterial overgrowth.
4. diverticulosis.

d      A     485                 9.     Of the following beverages, which is least likely to increase intestinal gas?

1. orange juice
2. beer
3. carbonated lemon-lime soda
4. tea

a      A     485                 10.  Which of the following foods is most likely to increase intestinal gas?

1. cabbage
2. tomatoes
3. green beans
4. walnuts

d      A     485                 11.  Billy consumed the following foods at lunch: A hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and catsup on a bun; potato salad; and a diet carbonated beverage. Later that afternoon Billy began to experience gas. Which of the following foods was most likely to be responsible for production of the gas?

1. hamburger meat
2. tomato
3. potato salad
4. diet carbonated beverage