The incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is significantly reduced in very-low-birth-weight infants if they are fed enterally with breast milk.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Angela is a 20-year-old college student. In addition to having a history of dental decay, she seems to break bones easily. Based on this information, Angela may need to increase her intake of ________.
A. copper B. fluoride C. vanadium D. iodine
An infant's nutrient stores are exhausted by the time the infant has gained 3 pounds.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The minimum amount of carbohydrate found in parenteral nutrition as specified by the DRI is: a. 60 g/day
b. 130 g/day. c. 200 g/day. d. 240 g/day. e. 300 g/day.
Jim is 5'10" tall, is of medium frame, and weighs 135 pounds. Based on his IBW, what is his level of nutritional risk?
a. no risk of malnutrition b. risk of mild malnutrition c. risk of moderate malnutrition d. risk of severe malnutrition