Aldosterone directly influences the kidney to retain _______________, and thus has an integral role in regulating fluid balance and blood volume.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sodium
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Which intervention would be considered most appropriate when working with a pediatric client to provide nutrition counseling?
A. Provide informative, goal-oriented education. B. Offer the child educational pamphlets. C. Teach concepts using media presentations. D. Provide details through storytelling. E. Give the patient a list of appropriate foods.
Covering cuts or sores on hands and avoiding sneezing when handling food are important strategies to prevent foodborne illness from
A. Clostridium botulinum. B. Clostridium perfringens. C. Staphylococcus aureus. D. Salmonella.
Dried fruit (apple rings) and whole fruit (apple) are nutritionally superior to fruit pies (apple pie) because unprocessed fruit is
A) nutrient-dense. B) cal-dense. C) energy-dense. D) calorie-dense.
Excess consumption of what nutrient during pregnancy is associated with birth defects?
A) vitamin A B) vitamin C C) calcium D) iron