Which of the following statement best describe the role of protein in oral health? A. It helps reverse the effect of dental caries. B. Protein is significantly needed before tooth eruption. C. Protein serves as coating for dental plaque reducing bacterial fermentation. D. It makes teeth stronger, whiter and caries free.

Lipids as shock absorber display its role as: A. Adipose tissue C. padding B. Insulator D. structural aid

Which of the following conditions result from too much consumption of simple sugars resulting to damage of the teeth due to bacterial fermentation? A. dental caries C. inflammatus B. fluorosis D. staining of the teeth

When protein enhances chemical reactions such as digestion, it displays its function as______. A. antibodies C. hormones B. enzymes D. regulator of acid-base balance

Which refers to the fats formed from partial hydrogenation which includes spreadable fillings and mayonnaise and has significant role in the formation of heart disease? A. Omega 3 fatty acid C. trans fat B. saturated fats D. unsaturated fats

Which of the following conditions DOES NOT require high amount of protein? A. burn C. pregnancy B. infection D. weight loss

The following are modifiable risk factor to heart disease EXCEPT: A. age C. obesity B. diet D. physical activity

Diabetes has the following risk factor EXCEPT: A. family history C. protein deficiency B. mental stress D. sedentary lifestyle

This is the most common artificial sweetener used in softdrinks, chewing gums and some pastries: A. acesulfame k C. aspartame B. alatame D. saccharin

Which of the following enhance possibility of dental caries formation? A. Crowding of teeth which allow plaque formation especially during pregnancy. B. Inadequate salivary flow which allows food retention. C. Consistent in between snacks which includes mostly protein. D. The presence of fermentable carbohydrates such as fruits, eggs, milk and cheese.

Which of the following concept discusses the role of nutrition in dentistry. A. Adequate nutrition is essential to good health. B. Nutrition education, abundant food supply and use of various resources are needed to improve nutritional status of a population. C. The study of nutrition is interrelated to allied arts and sciences. D. The nutrients in our body are in dynamic equilibrium.

Which of the following best describe the role of fiber in blood cholesterol control? A. Fiber binds with cholesterol and both are eliminated. B. Fiber acts as broom and cleanses the gastrointestinal tract where cholesterol is stored. C. Fiber binds with bile and both are excreted; the body then makes new bile out of the cholesterol. D. Fiber provides bulk which limits the consumption of cholesterol rich foods.

The following are probable mechanisms on how lipids can reduce dental caries EXCEPT: A. Fats serve as protective layer over plaque which prevents fermentable sugar substrate from being reduced to acids. B. High concentrations of fatty acids may interfere with the growth of cariogenic bacteria. C. Fats coat the tooth surface with an oily substance which hinders microorganisms to grow and build up plaques. D. Increased dietary fat will decrease the amount of dietary fermentable carbohydrate necessary for organic acid formation.

This is a macronutrient, organic and energy – giving. A. carbohydrates C. protein B. minerals D. vitamins

Protein complementation includes all of the following except: A. Mango Cheesecake Ala Mode B. Fried Rice with Peas and Raisins C. Mixed bean Soup with Shell Macaroni D. Peanut Butter Sandwich

Salad dressing is classified as: A. Saturated and invisible fats C. Unsaturated and invisible fats B. saturated and visible fats D. Unsaturated and visible fats

B6 has which of the following function? A. Aids in nerve impulse transmission. B. Prevents inflammation in the gums that can lead to bleeding and loosening of teeth. C. Aids in the maturation of RBC. D. Assists in calcium absorption to protect tooth enamel.

Which of the different nutrients have interaction, whereas the presence of one increases absorption of the other? A. Ca and Vitamin D C. Folate and Cobalamin B. Fe and Zn D. Vitamin C and Zn

How is the ascorbic acid supplement related to the development of dental caries in children? A. Consumption of ascorbic acid supplements can prevent formation of collagen which prevents dental caries. B. Ascorbic acid supplements when taken in tablet form produces more acid than that of the syrup form. C. Ascorbic acid supplements since taken in tablet form can corrode the teeth as well as the sugar added to it serves as food for the bacteria. D. Ascorbic acid supplements in tablet form can destroy the teeth since a child is required to chew it.

Fat soluble vitamins are stored in excess of allowance whereas water-soluble vitamins are excreted, why is this so? A. Because fat-soluble is more important than water soluble vitamins. B. Because humans urinate more than they defecate and that water-soluble vitamins are usually excreted through the urine. C. Because of the characteristics of their solvent whereby fats are stored and water is excreted in excess of allowance. D. Because water soluble vitamins can easily be replenished than fat-soluble vitamins.

This is a deficiency symptom resulting from deficiency of iodine in the diet which is characterized by low birth weight and mental retardation. A. cretinism C. myxedema B. goiter D. weight loss

Calcium functioning primarily for bone and teeth formation comprises how much percentage of adult’s body weight? A. 1% C. 99% B. 1.5 to 2 % D. 100%

What vitamin is necessary for proper absorption of calcium and phosphorus via the intestines and for strong bones and teeth? A. B1 C. D B. C D. K

What deficiency symptom of vitamin D in adults is characterized by soft bones, joint pains, bending of spine and bowing of legs? A. arthritis C. osteoporosis B. osteomalacia D. rickets

Loss of taste and growth failure is a deficiency symptom of what mineral? A. fluoride C. selenium B. iron D. zinc

Which of the following prevents tooth decay and discoloration? A. calcium C. phosphorus B. fluoride D. vitamin D

Which of the following nutrients have relevance in oral health? A. Fe, Ca, Mg, Zinc. C. Both A and B B. Vitamins A, B-complexes, C D. Neither A nor B

Glossitis is an inflammation of the tongue brought about by the deficiency of what nutrient? A. B1 C. Folate B. B2 D. Thiamin

Bones and teeth formation is an example of what general function of mineral? A. Internal function C. Structural function B. Regulatory function D. Organizational function

What vitamin is essential for healthy and strong blood vessel walls and help the body absorb iron better? A. ascorbic acid C. pantothenic acid B. nicotinic acid D. sulfuric acid

What vitamin supports normal appetite and normal functions of the heart, nerves and muscles? A. folate C. riboflavin B. niacin D. thiamin

Cheilosis, sore throat and glossitis are all indicative of deficiency symptoms of what vitamin? A. biotin C. riboflavin B. cobalamin D. vitamin C

What deficiency symptom of niacin is characterized by dermatitis, dementia and diarrhea? A. beriberi C. pellagra B. cheilosis D. scurvy

What nutrient is needed for the formation of glycogen in muscle and liver and its food sources are widespread in foods? A. biotin C. vitamin C B. pantothenic acid D. vitamin K

Which of the following is NOT true of water? A. Loss of body water to an extent of about 29% results in death. B. Water is more essential to life than food. C. Water constitutes 60% of the total body mass. D. Water increases with age and the amount of body fat.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water? A. component of few body tissues C. transporter of waste products B. lubrication function D. universal solvent of essential nutrients

Which of the following refers to the water that has been lost as vapor or tiny droplets? A. insensible water C. interstitial water B. intercellular water D. sensible water

Which of the following refers to electrically charged particles which are usually present in sports drinks making it different from energy drinks? A. anions C. electrolytes B. cations D. ions

When water intake equals water output, it results to what condition? A. balance C. diarrhea B. dehydration D. edema

What channel of water excretion is utilized with insensible perspiration as its output? A. gastrointestinal tract (GIT) C. lungs B. kidneys. D. skin

Which of the following is appropriate for alkaline-ash diet? A. eggs C. meat B. cheese D. orange

Which refers to the nature’s signal that water intake must be increased and is the first sign of dehydration? A. hunger C. thirst B. sweating D. urination

What is the reasonable recommendation for water for adults per kcal? A. 1mL C. 2mL B. 1.5mL D. 2.5mL

What type of water is commonly used for therapeutic purpose such that it can increase a particular micronutrient? A. alkaline C. mineral B. double distilled D. vitaminized

Where are breads, cakes, meats and cheese classified? A. acid ash C. basic ash B. alkaline ash D. neutral ash

What condition is BRAT diet indicated for? A. constipation C. diarrhea B. dehydration D. vomiting

What condition of the body results from vomiting, profuse sweating, and urination allowing the excretion of too much water? A. acidosis C. dehydration B. alkalosis D. edema

What is the recommended amount of water for infants and children per kcal? A. 1mL C. 2mL B. 1.5mL D. 2.5mL

Which of the following condition is NOT associated to deficient consumption of water? A. diarrhea C. headache B. edema D. heat shock

A client has undergone the following procedures: scaling and polishing with tooth extraction. What particular diet is best recommended? A. Clear liquid diet C. Diet as tolerated B. Cold liquid diet D. Soft diet

In a clear liquid diet, which of the following food is not included? A. coffee C. strained fruit juice B. cream puff D. tea

Common problems in elderly include lack of teeth, chewing problems and pain in the mouth and tongue. Which of the following diet can be given to this age group? A. Clear liquid diet C. mechanical soft diet B. Diet as tolerated D. Monotonous diet

Stage 3 of dysphagia diet requires consumption of easy to chew or soft foods. Which of the food is not allowed in this stage? A. Chopped meat. C. Mashed potato B. Flaked fish. D. Nuts

Mechanical soft diet is indicated for: A. ambulatory patient C. people with mouth sores B. bedridden patient D. nausea and vomiting

This is the hormone responsible for milk ejection as affected by the infant’s sucking reflex. A. colostrum C. prolactin B. oxytocin D. progesterone

Pregnancy requires higher nutrient requirements in terms of what nutrient? A. B1 C. folate B. B2 D. Vitamin C

How much calorie is required during the 1st trimester of pregnancy? A. the same with the calorie during during non-pregnancy stage B. +300 calories on top of the requirement during non-pregnancy stage C. +500 calories on top of the requirement during non-pregnancy stage D. as needed and required by a pregnant woman’s body

In what particular stage of the dysphagia diet can oral medications be given? A. Stage 2 C. any stage B. Stage 4 D. none

High detergent foods is best given as nutritional management for people with: A. cleft palate C. fractured jaw B. dental caries D. gingivitis

following is not a way of preventing its occurrence? A. Eat fermentable sticky foods with protein such as cheese, nuts and meats. B. Restrict sugary foods to mealtimes. C. Brushing immediately after eating sugary foods. D. Decrease the practice of not allowing children to go to sleep with a bottle containing juice, milk or other sugar-containing fluid.

The study of treatment of diseases in aging. A. Eldernation C. Geriatrics B. Gerontology D. Senescence

Which of the following is true of breastfeeding? A. Human milk is nutritionally inferior to other kinds of milk. B. It contains immune cells and antibodies that will give natural calamity for the baby. C. Babies are more likely to be overfed with breastfeeding. D. Breastfeeding promotes good tooth and jaw development.

Which of the following is not an important factor in the development of dental caries? A. A susceptible host who is usually a child fond of consuming cariostatic foods. B. The presence of microorganisms which can ferment the food present in the mouth. C. Consumption of fermentable carbohydrates. D. Time or duration in the mouth for bacteria to metabolize the fermentable carbohydrates

This is a condition of the oral cavity characterized by the destruction of tissues around the teeth. A. Gingivitis C. periodontiis B. Oral Thrush D. periodontoclasia

Stage 1 of dysphagia diet is indicated for the following conditions except: A. delayed swallow reflex C. moderately impaired oral preparatory stage B. impaired lip and tongue control D. reduced pharyngeal peristalsis

People with periodontal disease are required to consume foods that contains which of the following nutrients? A. Protein, Ca, P, Vit. D, C, A and Zn C. Protein, Ca, P, Vit. C, A and Zn B. Protein, Ca, Vit. D, C and Zn. D. Protein, Ca, P, Vit D, E, C, A and Zn

It is an inflammatory disorder of the supporting structure of the teeth that can result in tooth detachment and loss. A. Gingivitis C. Periodontitis B. Periodontal disease D. Periodontoclasia

Choose from the given choices the appropriate type of diet to be given to the different conditions enumerated. A. Clear liquid diet C. Mechanical soft diet B. Cold liquid diet D. Regular diet Tonsillectomy and adenectomy

Choose from the given choices the appropriate type of diet to be given to the different conditions enumerated. A. Clear liquid diet C. Mechanical soft diet B. Cold liquid diet D. Regular diet Presence of sores and lesions in the mouth following head and neck injury.

Choose from the given choices the appropriate type of diet to be given to the different conditions enumerated. A. Clear liquid diet C. Mechanical soft diet B. Cold liquid diet D. Regular diet For ambulatory patients.

People with dentures are required to follow which of the following pattern of food consumption? A. chewing, swallowing and biting C. swallowing, chewing and biting B. chewing, biting and swallowing D. swallowing, biting and chewing

Breastfeeding is contraindicated in the following condition. A. alcoholism C. hypertension B. benign breast cyst D. multiple sclerosis

Which of the following nutrients are given in the same amount for children ages 6-12 regardless of the sex. A. calcium C. fluoride B. energy D. Vitamin D

This is the nutrient richer in colostrum especially when given during the first days after delivery. A. calcium C. fluoride B. energy D. protein

A mother’s diet does not affect the nutritional quality of her breastmilk except what nutrient? A. carbohydrates C. protein B. fats D. none of these D

Poorly nourished mothers will have low amount of what nutrients in their milk? A. carbohydrates. C. protein B. fats D. vitamin C and B-complexes

Elderly requires lower amount of nutrients compared to children. Their carbohydrates and fats sources should be: A. lower than their requirement during their younger days B. more of starches and polyunsaturated fatty acids sources C. derived from simpler sugars and unsaturated fats for easier digestion D. higher than their requirement during their younger days

In what trimester does a fetus accumulates more of its iron and calcium? A. 1st trimester C. last trimester B. 2nd trimester. D. none of these

Primary dentition of fetus starts during: A. the 1st week of pregnancy C. the 10th to 12th week of pregnancy B. the last trimester D. the 2nd month of pregnancy

This is the stage of pregnancy where limited cell division and final cell number achieved results to irreversible effects on later developmental stage. A. implantation C. organogenesis B. growth D. conception

This is the stage of life where preparation for lactation starts as characterized by the growth of the breast, areola and nipple. A. adolescence C. middle adulthood B. delivery D. pregnancy

The requirement of folic acid, iron, protein and energy is higher during lactation than pregnancy since the baby utilizes more of the mothers’ reserves. True False

Consumption of very firm foods during the younger age results to the wear down of teeth during elderly resulting to limited food consumption due to temporomandibular joint pain. True False

Dental caries can be a problem for elderly as brought about by xerostomia resulting to the retention of food debris in the mouth.

Chewing on fibrous foods stimulates salivary flow and can therefore aid in the oral clearance of food debris.

Small feedings in an upright position is given to infants with cleft palate.

Children should refrain from the consumption of cariogenic foods such as hard candies, crackers, cakes, popcorn, nuts, potato chips and cookies.

Cold liquid diet should be given after tooth extraction except for children since foods categorized in this diet are also cariogenic just like ice cream, popsicles and ice.

The food consumption and nutritional state of the mother during pregnancy affects the nutritional status of the baby.

Choose from the given choices. A. 1.1 mg C. 1.7 mg B. 1.2 mg D. 1.8 mg The amount of fluoride required for females, 6-9 years of age.

Choose from the given choices. A. 1.1 mg C. 1.7 mg B. 1.2 mg D. 1.8 mg The amount of fluoride required for males, 10-12 years old.

Choose from the given choices. A. 1.1 mg C. 1.45 mg B. 1.2 mg D. 1.6 mg The average amount of fluoride for children ages 6-12 regardless of the sex.

Choose from the given choices. A. +27 grams C. +25 grams B. +18 grams D. +9 grams The additional protein requirement during the latter part of pregnancy.

Choose from the given choices. A. +27 grams C. +25 grams B. +18 grams D. +9 grams The additional amount of protein required during the 2nd six months of lactation.

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of xerostomia?

Nutrient requirements are usually increased during pregnancy and lactation.

Dental caries in children is brought about by the changing anatomical oral growth and development, drug therapy and stress.

Diet and food are synonymous.

A BMI of 30.0 – 34.99 denotes that a person is mildly obese.

What protein is necessary to form the visual purple responsible for vision in dim light?