c18 Nutrition_and_Lower_Gastrointestinal_Disorders

c18 Nutrition_and_Lower_Gastrointestinal_Disorders

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Sample Questions Are Posted Below

True / False

1. A high-fiber diet increases stool weight and fecal water content.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	18.1 Common Intestinal Problems
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.18.1 – Summarize the medical treatments and dietary strategies that may be helpful for individuals with constipation, intestinal gas, and diarrhea.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

2. Daily exercise has been proven to cure constipation by stimulating peristalsis.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	False
REFERENCES:	18.1 Common Intestinal Problems
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.18.1 – Summarize the medical treatments and dietary strategies that may be helpful for individuals with constipation, intestinal gas, and diarrhea.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

3. Psyllium may be helpful in the treatment of diarrhea because it reduces the liquidity of the stool.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	False
REFERENCES:	18.1 Common Intestinal Problems
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.18.1 – Summarize the medical treatments and dietary strategies that may be helpful for individuals with constipation, intestinal gas, and diarrhea.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

4. MCT oil does not require bile for digestion and absorption.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	18.2 Malabsorption
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.18.2 – Discuss the potential causes and consequences of fat malabsorption, bacterial overgrowth, and lactose intolerance.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

5. Many lactose-intolerant individuals can tolerate up to 2 cups of milk a day when intake is divided throughout the day and taken with food.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	18.2 Malabsorption
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.18.2 – Discuss the potential causes and consequences of fat malabsorption, bacterial overgrowth, and lactose intolerance.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Remember

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