Fiber is important to the diet but does not contribute to the body's energy needs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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On post-op day 7 (12/22), Mr. Page's team notes he has had bowel sounds for the previous 48 hours and had his first bowel movement
The nutrition support team recommends consideration of an oral diet. What should Mr. Page be allowed to try first? What would you monitor for tolerance? If successful, when can the parenteral nutrition be weaned?
What steps can consumers take to minimize nutrient losses during food preparation?
What will be an ideal response?
_____________________ are fats that are also found in plant fats. These fats are found predominantly in nuts, olive oil, and canola oil
a. Polyunsaturated fats b. Saturated fats c. Monounsaturated fats d. All of the above
? Mrs. Brown is 61 years old, is 5?3? tall, and has a medium frame. She is a physically active woman. She reports that she has lost 20 pounds in the last 6 months and now weighs 130 pounds. She complains of poor appetite. She eats 2 meals a day and is complaining that food has lost its taste, and when she eats, she feels something sticking in her throat, pain, and discomfort; she has ill-fitting dentures that she does not wear very often. According to USDA food intake patterns, if Mrs. Brown maintains a 2000-calorie diet, how many cups of fruits should she consume every day?
A. 7 cups B. 2 cups C. 10 cups D. 8 cups E. 4 cups