Deck 41: Mnt in Psychiatric and Cognitive Disorders

Question 1

Wernicke encephalopathy can be treated with what nutrient(s)?

A) EPA and DHA
B) Vitamin C
C) Thiamin
D) Zinc

Answer 1

C
Explanation: Wernicke encephalopathy is a potentially reversible, yet serious disorder caused by thiamin deficiency. It is commonly associated with heavy alcohol consumption. It can also be seen after bariatric surgery. Although EPA and DHA are important to brain health, they are not used to treat this disorder.

Question 2

The brain is _________% fat.

A) 80
B) 50
C) 100
D) 20

Answer 2

A
Explanation: The brain is approximately 80% fat.

Question 3

Which food is a good source of vitamin D?

A) Butter
B) Flax seed
C) Egg yolk
D) Steel cut oat

Answer 3

C
Explanation: The best sources of vitamin D are exposure of a large amount of skin to sunlight or foods such as oily fish, egg yolks, and vitamin D fortified foods such as cow's milk and soy milk. Cereals are only a good source if they are fortified.

Question 4

Fluctuations in blood glucose can amplify which condition/disease?

A) Depression
B) Schizophrenia
C) Anxiety
D) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following groups is at high risk for deficiency of DHA?

A) Formula-fed infants
B) Pregnant women
C) Weight lifters
D) Adolescent girls

Question 6

Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are associated with dysfunction of the

A) pituitary gland.
B) cerebral cortex.
C) hypothalamus.
D) glucose metabolism.

Question 7

Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with

A) bipolar disorder.
B) delusional disorder.
C) active mood disorder.
D) generalized anxiety.

Question 8

Which of the following conditions may be improved by supplementation of long-chain fatty acids?

A) Anxiety disorder
B) Eating disorders
C) Depression
D) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 9

The most proven risk factor for Alzheimer disease is

A) protein-energy malnutrition.
B) folic acid deficiency.
C) insulin resistance.
D) advanced age.

Question 10

What is the recommendation of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) for the daily intake of DHA and EPA?

A) 220 mg of each daily
B) 500 mg combined daily
C) Total of 1100 mg daily
D) Total of 1600 mg daily

Question 11

Which of the following are sources of alpha linoleic acid?

A) Cod
B) Spinach
C) Walnuts
D) Oysters

Question 12

MTFHR mutations are associated with what psychiatric disorder?

A) Alzheimer disease
B) Anxiety disorder
C) Schizophrenia
D) Chronic fatigue syndrome

Question 13

Folic acid supplementation in the methylated form is useful in some psychiatric disorders because of its role in

A) production of serotonin and dopamine.
B) macrocytic anemia.
C) histamine metabolism.
D) preventing neural tube defects.

Question 14

Flavonoid-rich foods include

A) peaches, apricots, and sweet potatoes.
B) fish and seafood.
C) kale, broccoli, and spinach.
D) apples, oranges, berries, and chocolate.

Question 15

An excess of which nutrient has been associated with bipolar disorder?

A) Chromium
B) Magnesium
C) Iron
D) Vitamin C

Question 16

What is the most efficient way to improve the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in the diet?

A) Supplement the diet with fish oil supplements.
B) Decrease the intake of meat and poultry.
C) Increase the intake of fish and seafood.
D) Increase the intake of vegetables.