Describe the formula for calculating adjusted body weight for a client who has had an amputation


Adjusted body weight = actual measured weight divided by 100 - % amputation. The entire equation then is multiplied by 100.

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Which of the following U.S. population groups is MOST likely to be food insecure?

A. Asian Americans living in the Northeast B. Hispanic Americans living in the South C. college students with an income at 285% of the official poverty threshold D. retired couples with an income at 385% of the official poverty threshold

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Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of

a. iron. b. zinc. c. iodine. d. selenium. e. manganese.

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The most common nutrient deficiency among athletes is:

a. iron. b. potassium. c. magnesium. d. vitamin C.

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Explain why some fat-soluble vitamins are more likely to lead to toxicity symptoms

What will be an ideal response?

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