The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as the
A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). B) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).
C) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). D) Adequate Intake (AI).
A
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Parenteral nutrition would most likely be contraindicated in which condition?
A) paralytic ileus B) GI bleeding C) severe hyperglycemia D) intractable vomiting
Which of the following is a risk factor for CHD?
a. Being female b. Body weight 20% less than ideal c. HDL greater than 60 mg/dL d. LDL cholesterol greater than 160 mg/dL
The replacement of red blood cells and digestive tract cells depends most heavily on _____
a. thiamin b. riboflavin c. niacin d. folate e. biotin
All blood that flows through the gastrointestinal tract travels to what organ before returning to the heart?
a. liver b. spleen c. pancreas d. appendix