Under what conditions does the body use significant amounts of protein for energy during exercise?
a. Inadequate kilocalorie and fluid intake
b. Inadequate carbohydrate and protein stores
c. Inadequate protein stores and fluid intake
d. Inadequate kilocalorie intake and carbohydrate stores
Ans: d. Inadequate kilocalorie intake and carbohydrate stores
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A) anovulatory cycle disorder. B) night-eating syndrome. C) polycystic ovarian syndrome. D) binge-eating disorder.
Patient X is a 35-year-old female that survived a motor vehicle accident. She is 5' tall and weighs 1101 . She is on mechanical ventilation in the ICU. This hospital does not have the ability to perform indirect calorimetry. Which method should the dietitian use to estimate this patient's energy needs?
a. 25 kcal/kg UBW b. The Mifflin-St. Jeor equation c. The Harris-Benedict equation d. The Ireton-Jones equation
Is it normal for colostrum to be green?
a. Yes; colostrum is the first milk and is always green. b. No; this definitely sounds wrong; you should talk to you doctor about it. c. The green color will clear up if you continue to nurse.
Which of the following is a function of the tongue during digestion?
1.transfers food to the stomach
2.produces enzymes that help break down fats and starch
3.mastication and mixing of food with saliva
4.prevents food from going into the pharynx during a swallow