Why is understanding patient disease necessary in clinical nutrition?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: For suitable diet modification
Disease, symptoms, laboratory findings, and treatment determine which nutrients may need adjustment. Depending on the condition, a diet may require changes in energy, protein, sodium, sugar, fat, fibre, or fluids. Understanding the disease therefore supports safe therapeutic modification, while presentation alone cannot do so. Option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
For suitable diet modification
Why is this the correct answer?
Disease, symptoms, laboratory findings, and treatment determine which nutrients may need adjustment. Depending on the condition, a diet may require changes in energy, protein, sodium, sugar, fat, fibre, or fluids. Understanding the disease therefore supports safe therapeutic modification, while presentation alone cannot do so. Option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Preparing for career.
