If the nutrition diagnosis is "evident protein-energy malnutrition," the etiology could be which of the following?
a. decreased albumin
b. Crohn's disease-related malabsorption
c. depleted somatic protein stores
d. decreased height and weight
b
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The primary buffer in extracellular fluid (ECF) is the _______________ buffer system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Julia Reynolds is a 64-year-old realtor. She has been admitted to the local medical center 6 times in the past 3 months with severe pancreatitis. Julia has been experiencing intractable vomiting and intense pain after eating. Her insurance will not cover home nutritional support. She is being transferred to a sub-acute nursing facility for therapy. The registered dietitian completing Julia's
initial assessment should expect which result? A) high albumin B) weight loss C) high iron D) low insulin
All of the following are causes of overweight in children and adolescents EXCEPT:
1.“obesigenic” trends have developed over the last 20 years. 2.children and adolescents have fewer opportunities for physical activity. 3.children eat more servings of fruits and vegetables than 20 years ago. 4.processes that regulate appetite are being overridden by environmental conditions.