Module 6 Assessment

1. The difference between malnutrition and cachexia is

1. No difference they are the same

2. An inflammatory response

3. The MUST score

4. Malnutrition is not reversible

2. 3 side effects of cancer treatment that will impact on nutrition?

a. Nausea, taste changes and constipation

b. Diarrhoea, hyperglycaemia and mucositis

c. Poor appetite, vomiting and pain

d. All of the above

3. Why is bowel obstruction a contraindication for some popular diets while on chemotherapy?

a. The patient is likely palliative

b. It isn’t a contradiction

c. Some popular diets are too high in fibre and will contribute to developing an obstruction

d. Patients with bowel obstruction won’t want to follow a diet

4. What is the difference between a probiotic and prebiotic?

a. Nothing they are the same thing

b. Probiotic contain bacteria

c. Prebiotics need to be prescribed

d. Both work to reduce candida

5. What are beneficial blood tests pretreatment?

a. Vitamin D and iron

b. Vitamin E and copper

c. Vitamin C and zinc

d. Vitamin K and iodine

6. Which of the below are considered a prebiotic?

7. How much protein is needed for cancer patients?

a. 1g per kg per day

b. 1.2-1.5g per kg per day

c. 1.5-2g per kg per day

d. 100g per day

8. How is this (protein) best taken in the day?

a. Before bed

b. Spread out evenly at meal times

c. Every day

d. All of the above

9. In cancer cachexia what dietary changes may help (given it is not refractory)?

a. Low fat high carbohydrates diet

b. Higher fat with moderate carbohydrate diet

c. A raw diet

d. Higher fibre diet with lots of fruit

10. How would you manage iron deficiency in the prehabilitation setting?

a. Follow local guidelines e.g IV iron

b. Give an over the counter iron supplement

c. Advise on avoiding tea with meals only

d. Wait for the oncologist review

An Introduction to Integrative Oncology for Healthcare Professionals Module 6 Assessment