For patients with nephrotic syndrome, the recommended daily protein intake is
a. 0.4-0.6 g/kg body weight. b. 0.6-0.8 g/kg body weight.
c. 0.8-1.0 g/kg body weight. d. 1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight.
c
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Which agency houses 27 separate institutes and centers?
a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention b. Food and Drug Administration c. National Institutes of Health d. Food and Nutrition Service
Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?
a. Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity. b. The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity. c. Sugar contributes to obesity when it is part of excessive energy intakes. d. There is no correlation between the consumption of added sugars and the rise in obesity.
Dennis Wilson is a 57-year-old chemical engineer who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 12 years old. He spent 34 years working in oil refineries, and he is a smoker. He is 5'11" tall and weighs 160 pounds. Over the past several years, he has experienced a gradual decline in kidney function. His GFR has declined to 27 mL/min per 1.73 m2
The primary goal(s) of medical nutrition therapy for Mr. Wilson at this time should be: a. lowering his blood cholesterol level. b. preventing PEM and weight loss. c. treating him for iron-deficiency anemia. d. preventing osteoporosis.