Why is understanding patient disease necessary in diet planning?
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Correct answer: For appropriate dietary modification
Disease assessment is necessary because different illnesses require different dietary modifications. A dietitian may need to adjust energy, protein, fat, sodium, sugar, fluids, fibre, or food texture according to the diagnosis and its severity. Understanding the disease prevents unsafe advice and supports therapeutic care, so option B is correct.
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For appropriate dietary modification
Why is this the correct answer?
Disease assessment is necessary because different illnesses require different dietary modifications. A dietitian may need to adjust energy, protein, fat, sodium, sugar, fluids, fibre, or food texture according to the diagnosis and its severity. Understanding the disease prevents unsafe advice and supports therapeutic care, so option B is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Diet therapy.
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