Exam 18: Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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colostomy
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increase stool volume and reduce transit time in the large intestine
function by increasing stool weight, increasing the water content of stool, or stimulating peristaltic contractions
bacteria that normally reside in a person's body
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colostomy
increase stool volume and reduce transit time in the large intestine
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Diarrhea is often classified according to the cause of the fluid loss. Nutrient malabsorption causes _____ diarrhea.

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Case Study Mr. Fruge is 60 years old. After performing a routine colonoscopy, his gastroenterologist tells him everything is normal, except that she noticed the presence of several diverticula in his colon. The physician suggested he speak with the clinic dietitian regarding dietary recommendations. -Mr. Fruge tells the dietitian that his mother had diverticulosis and he remembers that she was told to avoid nuts, seeds, and popcorn. How should the dietitian reply to this comment? ​

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Case Study Mr. Fruge is 60 years old. After performing a routine colonoscopy, his gastroenterologist tells him everything is normal, except that she noticed the presence of several diverticula in his colon. The physician suggested he speak with the clinic dietitian regarding dietary recommendations. -Why was Mr. Fruge unaware of his condition until now? ​

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Which foods will provide sufficient probiotic bacteria to influence the bacterial population in the large intestine?

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Constipation is diagnosed when a person does not have daily bowel movements.

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Nonpathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract perform all of these functions EXCEPT:

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Dietary suggestions for treating constipation are aimed at:

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The primary purpose of a low-fiber diet for ostomy patients is to:

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Flatulence can be an unpleasant side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet.

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Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Noel is a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently visited her doctor complaining of the sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. Lab tests, imaging studies, and an endoscopy were used to diagnose Crohn's disease. Drug therapy has helped to control the symptoms, but Noel has been told that there is no cure for the disease and she may experience exacerbations from time to time for the rest of her life. -During a flare-up of her disease, Noel should follow a ______ diet.

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Inflammation that may extend deeply into intestinal tissue and be accompanied by ulcerations, fissures, and fistulas is characteristic of: celiac disease

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Which treatment is not used to control the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?

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Case Study Mr. Fruge is 60 years old. After performing a routine colonoscopy, his gastroenterologist tells him everything is normal, except that she noticed the presence of several diverticula in his colon. The physician suggested he speak with the clinic dietitian regarding dietary recommendations. -Differentiate between diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

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Case Study Mr. Fruge is 60 years old. After performing a routine colonoscopy, his gastroenterologist tells him everything is normal, except that she noticed the presence of several diverticula in his colon. The physician suggested he speak with the clinic dietitian regarding dietary recommendations. -​What causes diverticula to develop? ​

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Diverticular disease often occurs with:

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Which strategy would be the first step in the treatment of someone with diarrhea?

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

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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Crohn's disease
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associated with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease and spinal cord lesions, that cause motor problems
a disorder characterized by the presence of small herniations in the intestinal wall
abnormal passages between organs or tissues that allow the passage of fluids or secretions
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Crohn's disease
associated with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease and spinal cord lesions, that cause motor problems
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Diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis are the two most prevalent inflammatory bowel diseases.

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