Explain when standard cow milk-based formula, soy-based formula, and amino acid-based formula are each used
Cow's milk-based formula is used for healthy term infants 0–12 months of age. Soy-based formula may be used for infants on vegetarian diets; it may also be used for infants who have galactosemia or a hereditary lactase deficiency. Amino acid-based formula is used for infants who have extreme protein hypersensitivity.
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A. the thirst mechanism becomes blunted. B. they do not have the money to buy drinks. C. coffee and tea do not taste as good. D. they cannot get beverage containers open.
Someone with bulimia nervosa will always purge by vomiting
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which member of the vitamin E family is maintained in the body?
a. Alpha-tocotrienol b. Alpha-tocopherol c. Beta-tocopherol d. Gamma-tocotrienol e. Delta-tocopherol
Parenteral nutrition would most likely be contraindicated in which condition?
A) paralytic ileus B) GI bleeding C) severe hyperglycemia D) intractable vomiting