Ketone bodies are produced from the incomplete breakdown of ____ when ____ is unavailable for the brain and nerve cells
a. fat; glucose
b. carbohydrate; fat
c. glucose; protein
d. protein; glucose
e. fiber; glucose
a
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Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?
a. Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. b. Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. c. Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. d. Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes. e. Folate excesses are fairly common.
How often should the vital signs of a patient on TPN be checked?
a. Before starting b. Every 4 to 8 hours c. Daily d. Several times a week
Which of the following is not associated with problem identification? a. Discrepancies between the real and ideal always require management attention
b. The manager must acknowledge that the problem exists. c. It is easy to identify something as a problem when it isn't. d. It is the first step in making a decision.
During several months of endurance training, all of the following have been noted to occur EXCEPT ________.
A. you will be able to work at a greater percentage of your VO2 max without fatigue B. the enzymes that metabolize carbohydrates in muscle cells will increase C. you may be able to perform at 70 percent or higher of your VO2 max, without excess lactic acid accumulation D. there is more reliance on carbohydrate oxidation during submaximal exercise