Dietary Dialogue

A patient undergoes a large ileal resection and it is found that he can not recycle bile salts. As a result of not being able to recycle bile salts which of the following would be most susceptible to malabsorption? A. Niacin B. Riboflavin C. Vitamin D D. Thiamin Correct Answer: C. Vitamin D Follow @unlvsnda for more!

Which of the following refers to the unidirectional, wave-like contractions of the digestive tract? A. Mastication B. Chemical digestion C. Segmentation D. Peristalsis Correct Answer: D. Peristalsis For more follow @unlvsnda on instagram.

How much is the payroll for the week if you have 5 FTE's being paid at 20 dollars per hour? A. $10,000 B. $4,000 C. $5,000 D. $8,000 Correct Answer: B. $4,000 For more follow @unlvsnda on instagram.

Which of the following is primary known to stimulate breast milk production? A. Colostrum B. Oxytocin C. Prolactin D. None of the above Correct Answer: C. Prolactin For more follow @unlvsnda on instagram.

The growth of food borne pathogens can be controlled by which of the following measures? A. Heating leftovers to 165 degrees F B. Holding cooked foods at 70-125 degrees F C. Cooling cooked foods to 40 degrees F within 8 hours D. Cooking ground beef to a temperature of 140 degrees F Correct Answer: A. Heating leftovers to 165 degrees F For more information check out unlvsnda.com and follow @unlvsnda on instagram!

Which of the Standards of Practice is being applied when the RD plans for care of a patient following discharge?A. Nutrition assessmentB. Nutrition interventionC. Nutrition monitoring and evaluationD. Nutrition diagnosis Correct Answer: C. Nutrition monitoring and evaluation For more follow @unlvsnda on instagram!

In behavior change, which example demonstrates self-efficacy?A. Confidence in ability to consume breakfast dailyB. Reading an article regarding regular physical activity and heart diseaseC. Doing research on family history of diabetesD. Perception that financial status will affect ability to eat recommended servings of fruits and vegetables

Because insulin and _____ are secreted in the bloodstream in equal amounts, ____ can be used as a clinical indicator of endogenous insulin production.A. glucoseB. c-peptideC. glutamic acidD. cortisol Correct Answer: B. c-peptide Follow @unlvsnda for more!

A dietary supplement with the statement "Vitamin K helps support normal blood clotting" on the label is making aA. Health claim.B. Nutrient claim.C. Structure/function claim.D. Qualified health claim. Correct answer: C. Structure/function claim. For more info follow @unlvsnda on instagram!

Which of the following disease states may require a fluid restriction?A. Liver disease with ascitesB. Chronic renal failureC. Congestive heart failureD. All of the above. Correct Answer: D. All of the above. Follow @unlvsnda on instagram for more info!

Diagnosis is the second step in the Academy's Nutrition Care Process and Model. Part of the Diagnosis step is to document PES. PES stands for _____.A. Problem, Etiology, Signs and SymptomsB. Plan, Education, Significant ResultsC. Proposal, Efficacy, StrategiesD. Policy, Establish, Skills Correct Answer: A. Problem, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms Follow @unlvsnda for more!

A person with Type 1 Diabetes experiences dramatically low blood glucose and becomes unconscious. The most appropriate action would be to A. Give three hard candies and administer insulin B. Give four ounces of fruit juice and administer insulin C. Give four ounces of fruit juice and administer glucagon D. Administer glucagon and call 911

What elements comprise the marketing mix?A. Product, price, promotion, and placeB. Price, product, popularity, and processC. Product, promotion, position, and popularityD. Product, place, position, and process Correct Answer: A. Product, price, promotion, and place

What is the best approach to working with a client with these circumstances: needs to reduce blood cholesterol levels, knowledgeable about diets for hyperlipidemia, able to devise healthy meal plans, has moderate readiness to independently follow the recommended diet plan. A. Continue to provide dietary instructions to the client and closely monitor compliance. B. Help the client gain confidence through listening, advising, and coaching. C. Listen to the client. Encourage and support the skills the client has developed. D. Turn over responsibility for nutrition care to the client. Correct Answer: C. Listen to the client. Encourage and support the skills the client has developed.

Today's Question: Lab values of high sodium (>150 mmol/L) and high BUN (>20 mg/dL) are clinical signs of what type of dehydration? A. Hypertonic B. Hypotonic C. Isonatremic Answer: A. Hypertonic Connect with us on instagram! @unlvsnda

Today's Question: You are following a 1800 kcal plan. 15% of the diet consists of protein. How many grams of protein would be included in the plan? A. 270 grams of protein B. 30.0 grams of protein C. 120 grams of protein D. 67.5 grams of protein Correct Answer: D. 67.5 grams of protein

Thanks for joining us for season two of Dietary Dialogue! This season will be full of exam prep so please feel free to email topics you'd like more questions about to [email protected] or DM on instagram to @unlvsnda!

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 0:41 What can students do to be involved in nutrition public policy? 7:13 What would be your advice for students that want to become teachers? 12:40 Why did you choose to become an NDTR? 16:47 What is it like being a doctoral student?  20:50 What do you hope to accomplish after graduating with your doctorate degree? 23:02 As the UNLV Dietetic Internship Program Assistant, what advice would you give to students who are applying to the MSDI program? Explanation of acronyms: NDTR: Nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Emails:  Donna Gould: [email protected] Ashlyn Thomas: [email protected] SNDA Potluck:  November 21st, 1-4pm, UNLV Nutrition Center

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Emails:  Donna Gould: [email protected] Ashlyn Thomas: [email protected] Questions: How was completing your master’s different from your undergraduate classes? What was your experience at the VA like? How did you end up at your current clinical job?  What does a day in your life look like at the office you work at? Can students shadow you at the medical office? What classes do you teach at UNLV? What would be your advice for those who are interested in teaching at a university?

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Emails:  Sheena Skelton: [email protected] Ashlyn Thomas: [email protected] Timestamps: 1:27 How did you know you wanted to become a dietitian and did you always know you wanted to work in community nutrition? 5:45 What does a day in your life look like? 13:34 Why is food insecurity important to you? 18:06 Do you feel like you still use your clinical knowledge about nutrition while working for three square? 23:08 rIs it possible to shadow you or other dietitians at three square?  24:52 What advice would you like to give to students? Events: MS/DI Workshop:November 8th, 3:30pm, at the Nutrition Center

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 1:04 How did you know you wanted to complete your PhD and become a researcher? 6:08 How do you decide on a research topic? What is the approval process like? 9:28 What research are you working on right now? 21:03  If we have a special interest in a topic, how can we find a professor conducting research in that topic and how do you suggest we try to get involved? 23:23 How does independent study work and how do we get approved for it? 27:26 What advice would you give to a student interested in research who might be intimidated by it? Dr. Rosenkranz’s email: [email protected] Ashlyn’s email: [email protected] Office of undergraduate research: https://www.unlv.edu/our FyRE: https://www.unlv.edu/our/funding/fyre

Chris's Email: [email protected] You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 1:40 You’re a nontraditional student, like many of the students in the nutrition sciences major. What led you to nutrition sciences and coming back to school? 3:22 What advice do you have for other non-traditional students who may find it difficult to feel like they fit in here? 5:35 You’re very involved in lots of things throughout campus. What has been the benefit you’ve seen from being involved? 11:25 How did you get involved in research on campus and what is working in research like? 16:27 What advice do you have for pre-nutrition majors?

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 1:25 Did you always want to own your own practice? And what have been the best and worst parts of owning your own practice? What advice would you give to students who are interested in private practice work? 5:39 What topics of nutrition do you believe need to be addressed more? How can students help bring light to these topics? 6:40 What has your experience in food service been? 9:05 Is it worth it for students to get involved with NvAND now? 14:53 As a preceptor, what qualities do you look for in your interns? 17:22 Do you have any advice for students who aren’t sure what they want to do in dietetics yet? Explanation of acronyms: PCOS: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome SNDA Meeting: 10/18/23 @ 4pm in the Nutrition Center connected to the UNLV Food Pantry

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Romina’s email: [email protected]  Ashlyn’s email: [email protected]   Timestamps: 5:17   What was the application process for your MSDI like? 13:26 What was it like to work with CCSD? 20:33 What does a day in your clinical rotation look like? 28:02 Did you feel prepared for your clinical rotation? 33:55 What advice would you give to students preparing for their MSDI? 42:24 How did you come up with the idea for the Farmer’s Market?  47:45  How can we get involved with the Farmer’s Market? MSDI Workshop: 11-8-23 @ 3:30 pmUNLV Nutrition Center SNDA Registration: https://unlvsnda.embolt.app/

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Delancey's email: [email protected] SNDA Registration: https://unlvsnda.embolt.app/ Dairy Council: https://nevadamilk.com/ Flavors of Life: https://www.flavorsforlife.org/ Delancey's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellodelancey Delancey's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodelancey/

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 3:33 Will you tell us about your experience in school to become a dietitian?   9:23  How did your different RD positions vary? For example, what was different about being a renal Dietitians from working in rehabilitation? 16:17 What was your experience at Abbott Nutrition like? 23:46 Will you tell us a little bit more about your IFM certification?  27:56 How will you apply what you learn from IFM into your practice of dietetics?  32:58 Can eating before bed affect sleep? Explanation of acronyms: IFM: Integrated Functional Medicine SNDA Registration: https://unlvsnda.embolt.app/

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 1:02 I’ve heard a lot of my classmates say that they don’t know what they want to do after graduation. Maybe it’s because dietetics is such a huge field. What would be your advice for students that feel lost even though they’re currently working on their degree? 5:30 I’m interested in everything clinical, community, and maybe even interested in sports nutrition. Do you think it’s possible to jump from one specialty to another? Do you know of other RDs who have done this in their career? 8:54 The chemistry requirements for undergraduate students have changed recently. What’s the reason for this change and can students expect this extra knowledge to be helpful in the field? 13:55 One of the classes you teach is Medical Nutrition Therapy. For those who haven’t taken that class yet, what is MNT and why is it important for the field? 20:52 Are there any tips you would give to interns who are finishing their internship soon? 24:50 One of my career goals is to get into teaching. How do you suggest I start to pursue this goal? Explanation of acronyms: RD- Registered Dietitian *interchangeable with RDN RDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist MNT: Medical Nutrition Therapy  SNDA Meeting: 9/13/23 @ 4pm in the Nutrition Center connected to the UNLV Food Pantry

To volunteer with UNLV Sports email Kennedy at [email protected] You can submit your questions using the form linked here: https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through the Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: (4:06) "What does a day in your life as a sports dietitian look like?" (7:23) "What is your advice for someone who is interested in becoming a sports dietitian?" (9:49) "Do most students need to be as focused on eating protein as everyone seems to be?" (16:40) "What advice would you give for students who would like to explore sports dietetics as a career?" (18:41) "What is your process for assessing an athlete’s nutritional needs?" (20:56) "What advice would you give to students wanting to balance health and fitness?" First SNDA Meeting: 9/13/23 @ 4pm in the Nutrition Center connected to the UNLV Food Pantry

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 1:41 "Why pursue a degree in nutrition?" 3:44 "Is ACEND requiring a master's degree to become a registered Dietitian or is this something being done by states?" 5:29 "Why is a master's degree becoming a new requirement to sit for the RD exam?" 6:40 "What does the course work look like in a master's in nutrition sciences at UNLV?" 11:22 "What do you think the impact of requiring a masters degree will be for the field, especially regarding salary and research?" 13:00 "What advice would you give to students who feel like they may not be doing enough in their undergrad?" 17:30 "Do you see UNLV eventually adding a Nutrition Sciences Doctoral Degree?" 20:00 "Do you see a future where Dietetics & Psychology combine as a degree or profession?" 22:29 "What topics do you believe don't see enough light in research?" 27:25 "The students listening are in a wide variety of positions, so what are some things students can be doing now to set themselves up for success in a growing field?" Explanation of acronyms: RD- Registered Dietitian *interchangeable with RDN RDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist FNCE- Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo ACEND- The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics AND: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics DPND: Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Information about FNCE: https://eatrightfnce.org/ SNDA Meeting: 9/13/23 @ 4pm in the Nutrition Center connected to the UNLV Food Pantry

This podcast will be a way to answer the questions on the minds of UNLV students in the Nutrition Sciences major each and every week. We'll discuss topics ranging from the new master's requirement to become a dietitian to nutrition policy, owning a private practice, and more! Follow along as we interview a new guest weekly! Submit your questions here for episode one with Dr. Kruskall here- https://forms.gle/tRSNq1dbDp8t5JXk6 You can also submit questions on the UNLV SNDA Instagram page here- instagram.com/unlvsnda/