Mr. Heiman has suffered a stroke and now has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). He is 5'8" and weighs 127 pounds. The most appropriate method of nutrition support for him would be ____.?
A) ?gastrostomy feedings
B) ?nasojejunal feedings
C) ?liquid supplements
D) ?jejunostomy feedings
A
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A) nutrient content claim. B) qualified health claim. C) authorized health claim. D) health claim based on authoritative statements.
All of the following would be recommended to someone trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle except:
A) Eat a variety of vegetables every day. B) Eat more whole grains. C) Eat less refined sugar. D) Give up favorite foods that are high in fat and sugar.
Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?
a. Weight gain is generally steady throughout pregnancy for normal-weight women. b. Most women are unable to lose all of the weight that was gained during pregnancy. c. Sudden, large weight gain in pregnancy may signal the development of hypotension. d. Overweight pregnant women should gain as much weight as underweight pregnant women. e. Exercise is the best way to lose weight after pregnancy.
The approximate weight gain during the second year of a child's life is _____
A) 2 pounds B) 5 pounds C) double the birth weight D) triple the birth weight