The organ considered the clearinghouse for most amino acids is the ____

A) liver
B) kidney
C) heart
D) brain


A

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The ratio of edible food to food as purchased is called

A. percentage yield. B. portion control. C. AP. D. EP.

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Which of the following is not one of the complex carbohydrates?

a. most fibers b. glycogen c. galactose d. starch e. cellulose

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You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital. His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162# with no recent changes in weight.Which is the correct amount of kcalories needed daily for this patient to maintain normal body weight?

a. 1110 – 1750 kcal b. 1840 – 2210 kcal c. 2350 – 2380 kcal d. 2900 – 3020 kcal e. 3150 – 3200 kcal

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