Amino acids can be used as a primary fuel for muscles.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Carbohydrates are used as a primary fuel for muscles.

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JB is a 53-year-old male who has recently divorced. He has experienced periods of depression and decreased appetite. His family reports a history of heavy drinking habits and a 15 kg weight loss. He was previously diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Paracentesis and TIPS procedures were performed. JB's condition seems to have worsened; he complains of stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting at times. His abdomen is sore to touch and feels swollen. JB has developed ascites and pedal edema. His urinary output has decreased, and he continues to lose weight. JB also complains of pain when swallowing food. Because of JB's persistent symptoms, he's been admitted to a hospital. A referral to the SLP for an MBS was also ordered and resulted in dysphagia for which pureed diet was recommended. On day 2, JB still complains of nausea and no per os intake has been reported. The MD prescribed a dietary consultation. An RD is required to assess the patient and recommend alternate means of nutrition support, currently NPO. Ht: 5'11"            Wt: 145            # UBW: 163# Dx: End-stage liver cirrhosis, dysphagiaPMH: alcoholic cirrhosis, portal hypertension Labs:Na: 134            Cl: 101            BUN: 4            Alb: 2.3            TG: 305            Transferrin: 101            NH4: 53                    Glu: 139          AST: 45           ALT 48            Alk Phos: 40      Bilirubin: 2.1K: 5.2              CO2: 25           Cr: 1.8             H/H: 11/35 Diet: NPOMeds: Neomycin, Aldactone, Lasix, Reglan   How would the registered dietitian determine JB's caloric needs in this situation? A. 15–20 kcal/kg IBW B. 20–25 kcal/kg IBW C. 25–30 kcal/kg IBW D. 30–35 kcal/kg current body weight E. 35–40 kcal/kg current body weight

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The process by which food is broken down into absorbable components is called ____

A) ?digestion B) ?absorption C) ?excretion D) ?mastication

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The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a significant effect on food choices

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When you are treating a patient taking a statin medication, you should advise her or him not to consume which of the following with this medication?

a. grapefruit b. apples c. limes d. bananas

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