Nutrition and Dietetics MCQs 2026

Protein energy malnutrition in medicine refers to

1. A xerophthalmia and increased infection risk ✓
2. B goiter and cretinism from low dietary iodine ✓
3. C inadequate intake or absorption of protein and calories ✓
4. D adequate proportions of macronutrients and micronutrients ✓

Kwashiorkor in medicine refers to

1. A microcytic anemia from insufficient iron ✓
2. B edematous malnutrition with skin and hair changes ✓
3. C recommended daily allowance of nutrients ✓
4. D infant feeding with breast milk only for first six months ✓

Marasmus in medicine refers to

1. A severe wasting from chronic energy deficit ✓
2. B goiter and cretinism from low dietary iodine ✓
3. C adequate proportions of macronutrients and micronutrients ✓
4. D WHO formula for treating dehydration from diarrhea ✓

Vitamin A deficiency in medicine refers to

1. A recommended daily allowance of nutrients ✓
2. B infant feeding with breast milk only for first six months ✓
3. C xerophthalmia and increased infection risk ✓
4. D inadequate intake or absorption of protein and calories ✓

Iron deficiency anemia in medicine refers to

1. A microcytic anemia from insufficient iron ✓
2. B adequate proportions of macronutrients and micronutrients ✓
3. C WHO formula for treating dehydration from diarrhea ✓
4. D edematous malnutrition with skin and hair changes ✓

Iodine deficiency in medicine refers to

1. A infant feeding with breast milk only for first six months ✓
2. B inadequate intake or absorption of protein and calories ✓
3. C goiter and cretinism from low dietary iodine ✓
4. D severe wasting from chronic energy deficit ✓

RDA in medicine refers to

1. A recommended daily allowance of nutrients ✓
2. B WHO formula for treating dehydration from diarrhea ✓
3. C edematous malnutrition with skin and hair changes ✓
4. D xerophthalmia and increased infection risk ✓

Balanced diet in medicine refers to

1. A inadequate intake or absorption of protein and calories ✓
2. B severe wasting from chronic energy deficit ✓
3. C adequate proportions of macronutrients and micronutrients ✓
4. D microcytic anemia from insufficient iron ✓

Exclusive breastfeeding in medicine refers to

1. A edematous malnutrition with skin and hair changes ✓
2. B xerophthalmia and increased infection risk ✓
3. C infant feeding with breast milk only for first six months ✓
4. D goiter and cretinism from low dietary iodine ✓

Oral rehydration solution in medicine refers to

1. A severe wasting from chronic energy deficit ✓
2. B microcytic anemia from insufficient iron ✓
3. C recommended daily allowance of nutrients ✓
4. D WHO formula for treating dehydration from diarrhea ✓

Nutrition case 6: a school feeding program presenting with pregnancy complication requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C monitor fetal well-being and maternal vitals continuously ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Nutrition case 9: a school feeding program presenting with referral decision requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C refer to appropriate specialist when care exceeds primary level capacity ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Nutrition case 25: a nutrition rehabilitation center presenting with referral decision requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓
4. D refer to appropriate specialist when care exceeds primary level capacity ✓

Nutrition case 30: a school feeding program presenting with pediatric dehydration requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B assess hydration status and calculate fluid deficit accurately ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Nutrition case 31: a nutrition rehabilitation center presenting with pregnancy complication requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B monitor fetal well-being and maternal vitals continuously ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Nutrition case 35: a antenatal diet counseling presenting with referral decision requires the clinician to

1. A refer to appropriate specialist when care exceeds primary level capacity ✓
2. B delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Nutrition case 41: a antenatal diet counseling presenting with pregnancy complication requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B monitor fetal well-being and maternal vitals continuously ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Nutrition case 46: a nutrition rehabilitation center presenting with pediatric dehydration requires the clinician to

1. A assess hydration status and calculate fluid deficit accurately ✓
2. B delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
3. C discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
4. D prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓

Nutrition case 47: a antenatal diet counseling presenting with pediatric dehydration requires the clinician to

1. A delay all investigations until next outpatient visit ✓
2. B discharge without vital sign monitoring ✓
3. C prescribe antibiotics without clinical indication ✓
4. D assess hydration status and calculate fluid deficit accurately ✓