Mr. Rogelio Martinez is a healthy 79-year-old, retired factory worker. His past medical history includes arthritis and irregular bowel movements. His wife urges him to go to the emergency department of the local hospital after three episodes of blood in his stool. What describes the diet progression for Mr. Martinez?
A) NPO, clear liquid, high fiber, low residue
B) NPO, high fiber, low residue, clear liquid
C) high fiber, low residue, NPO, clear liquid
D) NPO, clear liquid, low residue, high fiber
D
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A. Restriction of energy intake that leads to significantly low body weight B. Waking at least once during the night with a need to eat to be able to fall asleep again C. Binge-compensate cycles that occur at least one time per week for one month or longer D. Repeated use of unsafe means to prevent weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting)
Bran is the part of a grain kernel that is very high in
A. protein. B. healthful fats. C. fiber. D. water.
The Seven Countries Study found that Mediterranean countries have low rates of heart disease because they consume more _________ in their diet.
a. butter b. coconut oil c. olive oil d. chicken e. eggs
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A. The potential energy contained in protein can not be used in the human body B. Protein is a major energy source for humans at rest C. Tissue building takes precedence over energy production during periods of semistarvation D. The branched-chain amino acids constitute a significant amount of muscle tissue