In which condition would parenteral nutrition most likely be indicated?
a. Short bowel syndrome
b. Increased oral fluid intake
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Severe dysphagia
e. Cardiovascular disease
a
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a. thyroxin interference aggregates b. goitrogens c. homeostatic decoupling agents d. cretinoids
One or two subjects are generally enough to prove a claim about nutrition
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Vitamin C is ________ soluble
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is a true statement about body proteins?
A. Synthesis of body proteins is directed by antigens, which are present in every cell. B. Amino acids from dying cells or worn-out cell parts are excreted as a component of bile. C. Body proteins are in a constant state of breakdown, rebuilding, and repair. D. Body proteins change very little after age 20.