We need to consume only about 5% of our total calories per day from essential fatty acids. This corresponds to about ________ of plant oil each day.
A. 1/4 to 1/2 cup
B. 3/4 to 1 cup
C. 2 to 4 tablespoons
D. 2 to 4 teaspoons
Answer: C
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Foods that have the highest potassium content include __________.
a. whole wheat bread b. walnuts and cashews c. luncheon meats d. potatoes and tomatoes
Why do the absorptive cells of the gastrointestinal tract have a short life?
A) To allow excess epithelial cells to form when the diet is high in fat. B) To prevent accumulation of absorptive cells on the intestinal walls. C) Absorptive cells are subjected to a harsh environment. D) To accommodate high fiber diets which literally rub cells off of the intestinal lining when the dietary fiber passes through the GI tract.
The nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:
a. dry foods like crackers. b. sticky foods like peanut butter. c. foods with mixed textures like casseroles. d. soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes.
The total amount of fat-free mass and essential body fat is known as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word