An example of a patient who would be a good candidate for parenteral nutrition is:
a. a woman with short-bowel syndrome.
b. a malnourished elderly man.
c. a woman who has undergone gastrectomy.
d. a man with a colostomy.
Answer: a. a woman with short-bowel syndrome.
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a. 1/2 cup corn. b. 1/2 cup peas. c. 1/2 cup potatoes. d. 1/2 cup green beans.
Improving child nutrition is the focus of the ____, which authorizes funding and allows the USDA to reform the nutrition standards of the school lunch and breakfast programs
a. Child Nutrition Act of 1966 b. Economic Opportunity and Community Partnership Act of 1967 c. National School Lunch Act of 1946 d. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Which of the following foods would likely provide the most calories?
A) 1 medium sweet potato B) 1/2 cup of whole-wheat spaghetti with 1/4 cup of tomato sauce C) 1 bacon cheeseburger D) 1 slice of toast with jam E) 3 oz of grilled chicken breast
Consuming too much protein may lead to
A. arthritis. B. excess loss of calcium in urine. C. increased risk of coronary artery disease. D. stroke.