Charlie is a 2 ½-year-old boy with a history of asthma and allergies. He is on several maintenance medications. His parents rush him to the emergency room due to increased lethargy, high fever, and fluid retention in his hands and feet. His laboratory results find a low albumin and high lipid levels. Which diet is the most appropriate for Charlie?
A) high kcalorie, high protein
B) high carbohydrate, high fat
C) low fat, low carbohydrate
D) low sodium, low fat, low cholesterol
D
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A) ?an herb-derived sweetener B) ?an FDA-approved sugar alcohol C) ?a poorly digested polysaccharide D) ?an inhibitor of lactase enzyme activity
The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to:
a. stimulate insulin secretion by the pancreas. b. decrease insulin resistance. c. improve glucose utilization d. delay carbohydrate digestion and absorption
The first step in chocolate production is the manufacture of chocolate liquor.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)