To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add ________ of the nutrient to its EAR.
A. an AI amount
B. 50 to 100 mg
C. the %DV amount
D. a "margin of safety" amount
Answer: D
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Which of the following statements is true of the resilient and healthy state of nutritional health?
A. It involves the accumulation of subcutaneous fat and the development of central adiposity. B. It involves the deposition of nutrients in body compartments, such as the deposition of calcium in bones. C. It includes homeostatic metabolic systems and optimally functioning organs. D. It refers to the complete shutdown of all the body systems. E. It refers to permanent and irreversible metabolic and structural states of tissues.
Proteins ________.
A. are stored as glycogen in the body B. are comprised of amino acids C. have phosphorus in their chemical structures D. provide 7 kcal/g
What should the nutritional support team do to ensure that Marc can consume enough food orally to meet his energy needs?
a. Send double portions b. Discontinue the tube feeding c. Discontinue the TPN d. Switch to nocturnal feedings
Consumers must distinguish for themselves if information found on the Internet is valid or misinformation
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false