Upon admission, Julia tells her nurse that she has a lot of fear in regards to nutrition support due to a "vein blowout" at a previous admission. What is the most likely cause of this incident?
a. High glucose in the TPN b. Low amino acids in the TPN
c. Low vitamin K in the PPN d. Osmolarity of the PPN
d
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a. hypogeusia. b. hyposomia. c. hypostasis. d. hypothermia.
During pregnancy all of the following nutrients may require supplementation except:
a. iron b. vitamin C c. calcium d. folate
The chain of chronic disease development can be shortened by all of the following EXCEPT:
1.stabilizing weight during the adult years. 2.following the Dietary Guidelines. 3.regular intake of antioxidants from supplements. 4.above-average intakes of fruits and vegetables.
There is now research that suggests that physical activity, especially resistance exercise, may decrease a person's dietary protein requirements because physical activity may _____
a. inhibit the breakdown of amino acids and proteins b. stimulate the synthesis of proteins from lipids c. trigger the body to become more efficient in its use of amino acids and proteins d. stimulate the synthesis of proteins from complex carbohydrates