Patient X has had an ileostomy placed. During diet education, he asks the RD if he can still eat raisins. What should be the RD's response to this question?
a. No, raisins may obstruct the stoma.
b. No, raisins tend be a gas-producing food.
c. No, the fiber in the raisins will cause more frequent bowel output.
d. Yes, raisins can be tolerated without complications.
a
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Jenny is trying to lose weight by decreasing the fat in her diet. At the grocery store, she is overwhelmed by all the claims on the food product labels and finally chooses an expensive fat-free frozen dessert. What would be an appropriate analysis of Jenny's decision??
A) ?Most frozen desserts are fat-free and she should not pay extra for one with a fat-free claim. B) ?Since fats contribute 9 kcalories per gram, she can eat twice as many kcalories from this dessert and still lose weight. C) ?As long as she makes sure to eat the dessert before 9 p.m., it should not contribute much to her daily kcaloric intake. D) ?Fat-free products typically have so much added sugar that the kcalorie count can be as high as in the regular-fat product.
An accumulation of triglycerides in the liver is known as:
a. hepatomegaly. b. hepatic steatosis. c. hepatitis. d. hepatic encephalopathy.
Which of the following is not a function of fat?
a. Carrier of fat-soluble vitamins b. Essential component of cell membranes c. Best source of energy for the brain d. Storage form of energy e. Food component that adds flavor and aroma
Cirrhosis is treated by all of these drugs except _____
a. antibiotics b. appetite stimulants c. immunosuppressants d. diuretics e. antihypertensives