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

Mary has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Although clinical studies suggest that it may not be beneficial, which dietary modification might her dietitian recommend?

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

Which substance would not be included in a homemade oral rehydration solution?

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 dietary recommendations should the dietitian discuss with Mr. Fruge?

People with irritable bowel syndrome tend to have excessive colonic responses to meals, gastrointestinal (GI)hormones, and stress.

The DRI for fiber for an adult male between the ages of 19 and 50 years old is 38 grams per day.

Describe important components of nutrition management for people with ostomies.

The most common complication of diverticulosis is:

Which feature is common to both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

Compare the causes of osmotic and secretory diarrhea.

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. -If Noel's Crohn's disease worsens, it could place her at risk for malnutrition due to all of these reasons EXCEPT:

The mother of a toddler is concerned about her child's frequent episodes of diarrhea. The dietitian suggests that the mother reduce the child's intake of:

Which form of inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by "skip" lesions?

Much of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

To help control diarrhea, people with ostomies should consume:

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. -Noel requires aggressive dietary management of her disease, otherwise _____ could result.

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 responsible for production of intestinal gas?