Clinical Nutrition MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Clinical nutrition mainly deals with: (A) Nutritional management of diseases (B) Food processing methods (C) Agricultural practices (D) Food packaging Show All Answers 2. : The main goal of clinical nutrition therapy is to: (A) Cure infections (B) Maintain or restore optimal nutritional status (C) Increase food production (D) Promote weight gain only 3. : Which condition requires a low-sodium diet? (A) Hypertension (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Anemia (D) Osteoporosis 4. : A diabetic diet primarily controls: (A) Protein intake (B) Carbohydrate intake (C) Fat intake (D) Vitamin intake 5. : The most important nutrient in wound healing is: (A) Vitamin C (B) Vitamin D (C) Sodium (D) Iron 6. : Obesity is most commonly caused by: (A) High energy intake and low expenditure (B) Vitamin deficiency (C) Genetic disorder only (D) Protein deficiency 7. : Which nutrient is essential for red blood cell production? (A) Calcium (B) Iron (C) Sodium (D) Zinc 8. : The deficiency of Vitamin B₁₂ leads to: (A) Scurvy (B) Pernicious anemia (C) Rickets (D) Night blindness 9. : Which mineral is important for bone health? (A) Zinc (B) Calcium (C) Iron (D) Iodine 10. : A high-protein diet is recommended in: (A) Burns and trauma patients (B) Kidney failure (C) Hypertension (D) Gout 11. : The main energy-yielding nutrients are: (A) Vitamins and minerals (B) Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (C) Water and fiber (D) Electrolytes 12. : The caloric value of 1 gram of protein is: (A) 9 kcal (B) 7 kcal (C) 4 kcal (D) 2 kcal 13. : In diabetes mellitus, blood glucose level is: (A) Below normal (B) Above normal (C) Constantly normal (D) None of these 14. : The main function of insulin is to: (A) Increase blood sugar (B) Regulate blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells (C) Break down fats (D) Produce energy directly 15. : Which vitamin helps in calcium absorption? (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin D (C) Vitamin E (D) Vitamin C 16. : The deficiency of protein and energy in children causes: (A) Rickets (B) Kwashiorkor and marasmus (C) Scurvy (D) Goiter 17. : Which diet is given to patients after gastrointestinal surgery? (A) Liquid diet (B) High-fiber diet (C) High-fat diet (D) Spicy diet 18. : Sodium restriction is advised in: (A) Hypertension and heart failure (B) Anemia (C) Diabetes (D) Rickets 19. : Vitamin A deficiency causes: (A) Scurvy (B) Night blindness (C) Beriberi (D) Goiter 20. : The main symptom of Vitamin C deficiency is: (A) Bleeding gums (B) Weak bones (C) Hair loss (D) Night blindness 21. : Which of the following is a symptom of protein deficiency? (A) Edema (B) Rickets (C) Anemia (D) Goiter 22. : A high-fiber diet helps in: (A) Preventing constipation (B) Increasing cholesterol (C) Causing obesity (D) Inducing dehydration 23. : The body’s main storage form of carbohydrate is: (A) Glucose (B) Glycogen (C) Starch (D) Fiber 24. : Which of the following foods is rich in omega-3 fatty acids? (A) Fish (B) Rice (C) Bread (D) Milk 25. : Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin B-complex (C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin E 26. : Rickets occurs due to deficiency of: (A) Vitamin D (B) Vitamin K (C) Vitamin B₁₂ (D) Niacin 27. : A low-purine diet is prescribed in: (A) Gout (B) Hypertension (C) Diabetes (D) Obesity 28. : Which vitamin is known as ascorbic acid? (A) Vitamin B₁₂ (B) Vitamin C (C) Vitamin K (D) Vitamin D 29. : Which nutrient provides the highest energy per gram? (A) Fats (B) Proteins (C) Carbohydrates (D) Fiber 30. : The main role of clinical dietitians in hospitals is to: (A) Prepare balanced diets for patients (B) Teach cooking (C) Perform surgery (D) Administer drugs 31. : Anemia can be treated by increasing intake of: (A) Iron and folic acid (B) Calcium (C) Vitamin K (D) Sodium 32. : Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? (A) Vitamin K (B) Vitamin D (C) Vitamin B₂ (D) Vitamin C 33. : The main function of dietary protein is: (A) Provide energy only (B) Build and repair body tissues (C) Absorb minerals (D) Store vitamins 34. : The normal fasting blood glucose level is: (A) 70–99 mg/dL (B) 100–120 mg/dL (C) 130–150 mg/dL (D) 50–60 mg/dL 35. : The main cause of osteoporosis is: (A) Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency (B) Protein excess (C) Iron deficiency (D) Low carbohydrate intake 36. : Which of the following is a source of complete protein? (A) Eggs (B) Rice (C) Corn (D) Potatoes 37. : Vitamin B₁ deficiency causes: (A) Beriberi (B) Pellagra (C) Rickets (D) Scurvy 38. : Which of the following conditions requires a high-calorie diet? (A) Underweight and malnourished patients (B) Diabetes (C) Gout (D) Hypertension 39. : Which nutrient should be restricted in renal failure? (A) Protein (B) Carbohydrates (C) Fiber (D) Vitamins 40. : The BMI value for obesity is: (A) Above 30 (B) 25–29.9 (C) 18.5–24.9 (D) Below 18.5 41. : Vitamin E acts as: (A) Antioxidant (B) Coagulant (C) Enzyme (D) Hormone 42. : A patient with hypertension should avoid: (A) Pickles and processed foods (B) Fruits (C) Milk (D) Cereals 43. : Excessive fat intake increases the risk of: (A) Cardiovascular diseases (B) Anemia (C) Osteoporosis (D) Scurvy 44. : Which vitamin is necessary for proper vision? (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin C (C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin B₂ 45. : In celiac disease, patients should avoid: (A) Gluten-containing foods (B) Milk (C) Fruits (D) Vegetables 46. : The richest source of calcium is: (A) Milk and milk products (B) Meat (C) Rice (D) Oil 47. : The major dietary modification for diabetes is: (A) Control of carbohydrate and sugar intake (B) Increase in sodium intake (C) Decrease in protein (D) Restrict all fats 48. : Which mineral maintains fluid balance in the body? (A) Sodium (B) Iron (C) Zinc (D) Calcium 49. : The deficiency of niacin leads to: (A) Pellagra (B) Scurvy (C) Rickets (D) Beriberi 50. : Clinical nutrition assessment includes: (A) Dietary, anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical evaluation (B) Cooking demonstration only (C) Measuring food temperature (D) Packaging tests