Hyperphosphatemia contributes to the progression of cardiovascular disease due to the formation of calcium-phosphorus deposits in blood vessels.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation. At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days. What should the nutritional support team do to ensure that Marc can consume enough food orally to meet his energy
needs? A) Send double portions. B) Discontinue the tube feeding. C) Discontinue the TPN. D) Switch to nocturnal, cyclic feedings.
The best way to reap the benefits of phytochemicals is by:
a. eating a variety of plant foods. b. taking a variety of supplements. c. increasing your consumption of animal foods. d. frequently consuming manufactured functional foods.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Babies born to mothers who are deficient in folate have a higher risk of permanent neural tube defects such as spina bifida. 2. Inadequate folate intake may result in abnormally large and immature red blood cells which have diminished oxygen-carrying capacity, leading to weakness, irritability and shortness of breath. 3. Folate needs vitamin B12 to stop in cell division.
Standard IV amino acid solutions contain essential amino acids but no nonessential amino acids
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false