A constant supply of glucose is needed by the _____
a. liver
b. brain
c. pancreas
d. lungs
e. heart
b
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Which of the following does NOT explain why athletes have an increased ability to burn fat to
fuel exercise? A) replacement of carbohydrates as an energy source during prolonged, intense training B) increase in number and activity of fat metabolism enzymes C) improved ability to extract fat from the blood during exercise D) improved ability of muscles to store fat
Why are bolus feedings used only in patients who are not critically ill?
A) ?Bolus feedings restrict the patient's movements for long periods of time. B) ?Risk of aspiration is greater than with other delivery methods. C) ?Bolus feedings wouldn't be adequate to meet the patient's nutrition needs in this situation. D) ?Bolus feedings require the use of an infusion pump.
Patients taking calcium channel blockers should be told to
a. avoid herbal supplements containing natural licorice. b. consume a moderate amount (one drink for women, two for men) of alcohol daily. c. take a vitamin E supplement. d. drink eight ounces of grapefruit juice each day.
Individuals participating in the WIC program have one or more nutritional risk factors.
a. true b. false