While Assessing the Quality of a Patient's Meal Pattern and Eating

question 34

Multiple Choice

While assessing the quality of a patient's meal pattern and eating habits, which of the following are components the dental hygienist should include? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A food diary
• B) MyPlate used as a guide
• C) Asking patient to highlight all fermentable carbohydrates on the food diary
• D) Classify each fermentable carbohydrate as high quality or low quality
• E) Suggesting cariogenic snacks that provide the longest oral clearance time

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Definitions:

Break-even

The point at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no net profit or loss for the business.

Divisional Segment Margin

The amount of profit or loss generated by a specific division or segment of a company, often used to assess the segment's financial performance.

Common Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not change in total amount with changes in the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Net Operating Income

The total profit of a company after operating expenses are subtracted from total revenue, but before deducting interest and taxes.