Question

Which of the following is an incorrect pair ?

• A. Soft diet : Semi-solid foods
• B. Liquid diet : Fluids high in fibre and fats
• C. Regular diet : Normal foods, all food groups included
• D. Mechanical soft diet : Mashed and pureed foods
• A. It is also called Public Nutrition Therapy.
• B. It is the specialized area of nutrition which deals with nutrition during illness.
• C. It addresses the problems of the community at large.
• D. It improves the sanitary condition of rural households.
• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Types of Diets

• Soft Diet:
  This includes foods that are soft in texture and are easy to chew and digest. Semi-solid foods are the most important aspect of a soft diet.
• Liquid Diet:
  This consists of fluids only, with very little fibre or fats. It is a diet given when one is not able to handle solid foods.
• Regular Diet:
  A regular diet consists of all the food groups. It is a balanced diet for a healthy person.
• Mechanical Soft Diet:
  It is a diet where foods are mashed or pureed for easy digestion. This is often given for people with swallowing difficulties or who are unable to chew.

Answer 2

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Definitions

• (A) It is also called Public Nutrition Therapy:
  Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics is more about the nutritional management of patients and not public nutrition, which is focused on community wellness.
• (B) It is the specialized area of nutrition which deals with nutrition during illness:
  This is the correct definition of clinical nutrition and dietetics, which is a special field of nutritional science that deals with managing a patient’s health via diet.
• (C) It addresses the problems of the community at large:
  While it aims to improve nutritional health of people, its focus is mainly on individuals who are unwell or are suffering from a specific disease.
• (D) It improves the sanitary condition of rural households:
  Clinical nutrition does not focus on issues like sanitation, but focuses mainly on nutritional needs.

Answer 3

Assertion and Reason

• Assertion (A): In tube feeding, nutritionally complete feeds are delivered to a patient through a tube.
  This statement is true.
• Reason (R): Oral feeding means that the patient is nourished with special solutions which are given through a drip in a vein.
  This statement is false because it describes intravenous feeding, not oral feeding. Oral feeding refers to eating or drinking normally, or through a tube.

Answer 4

Assertion and Reason

• Assertion (A): Fish is high in Omega-3 fatty acids which are essential components of cells.
  This statement is true. Fish is known to be a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for cellular functions and overall health.
• Reason (R): They can protect the heart from abnormal heart rhythm.
  This statement is true. Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to have a role in protecting the heart from certain health issues.
• Explanation:
  While both statements are true, the reason does not explain why the cells need omega-3 fatty acids. The reason is related to heart health, not specifically cell components.