Among fruits and vegetables, the best sources of beta-carotene are:
a. green or yellow, like lettuce and corn.
b. dark green or deep orange, like broccoli and sweet potatoes.
c. green, like lettuce, peas, and snap beans.
d. brightly colored, like tomatoes and lemons.
b
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A. overpopulation. B. diseases (such as AIDS). C. poor farming practices. D. unequal distribution of food.
An older patient was admitted with a fractured hip after being found on the floor of her home. She was extremely malnourished and started on parenteral nutrition (PN) 3 days ago. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. Blood glucose level of 125 mg/dL b. Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL c. White blood cell count of 10,500/µL d. Serum potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L
Lipids differ in their degree of saturation or unsaturation due to their number of
a. amino acids. b. double bonds. c. saccharide units. d. peptide linkages.
Discuss sick-day management for people with diabetes