Explain why people may not recognize mild dehydration and attribute its signs and symptoms to other conditions
Dehydration's effects may resemble those of other conditions (see Table 8-1). For example, dehydration can cause fatigue or a feeling of weakness. People may assume that they have anemia or that they need more carbohydrates in their diet. If they are chronically dehydrated, they may not realize that they would have more strength and energy if they drank more water.
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A. cytochrome P500 B. cytochrome P450 C. cytochrome R200 D. alpha-lipase R200 E. alpha-lipase R450
Many enteral formulas are lactose free and gluten free. Why is this?
a. This makes them suitable for patients with intolerances. b. This helps avoid constipation in sensitive patients. c. This makes them less expensive to produce. d. This helps manage hyperglycemia in some patients.
The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of prunes indicates that the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber; therefore, this product can legally make the claim that it is a good source of fiber
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When preparing cauliflower, onions, white potatoes, and turnips, their color may be further whitened by
a. cooking the vegetable in alkaline water. b. adding cream of tartar to the cooking water. c. heating in the presence of copper or iron cooking utensils. d. none of the above