The post-gastrectomy diet encourages a well-balanced diet slightly higher in protein and fat than what is recommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is a true statement about the digestion and absorption of proteins?

A. Many whole proteins are absorbed by phagocytosis and enter the blood. B. Polypeptide chains are digested to yield individual amino acids, which can be absorbed into the blood. C. The products of protein digestion are first absorbed into the lymphatic system, which empties into the blood. D. Polypeptide chains are digested to yield dipeptides, which can be absorbed into the blood.

Nutritional Science

For a woman, the additional energy required for milk production is approximately _____ kcal/day, respectively, during the first six months of lactation and the second six months of lactation

A) 50 and 10 B) 100 and 50 C) 250 and 150 D) 500 and 400

Nutritional Science

A typical weight-loss pattern _____

a. should follow a straight downward curve b. will include peaks, valleys, and plateaus c. will be dramatic for the first month and then plateau for an extended period d. will be slow at first and then increase rapidly e. will include a period of weight gain just before the goal weight is reached

Nutritional Science

Which statement regarding anorexia is FALSE?

What will be an ideal response?

Nutritional Science