A patient with cholecystitis is referred to you for diet consult. You recommend:
a. low sodium diet
b. low fat diet
c. low protein diet
d. low carbohydrate diet
Answer: b. low fat diet
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A. it contains villi. B. its main role is to absorb water. C. it secretes digestive enzymes. D. it absorbs most nutrients.
The amino acid profile of a protein in a food helps determine whether that food is a complete or incomplete protein. Which of the following contains incomplete protein?
A. A casserole made with quinoa B. A sandwich made with turkey C. A cup of soy milk D. A handful of peanuts
Fat-soluble vitamin supplements are recommended for children with _____ due to poor intestinal absorption of these nutrients
a. diabetes b. seizures c. PKU d. cystic fibrosis e. all of the above
Menu for a Pregnant Woman
Breakfast 2 scrambled eggs 1 whole-wheat English muffin 1 cup orange juice Lunch 2 pieces (4 oz.) fried chicken 2 wheat rolls w/butter 1/2 cup mashed potatoes and gravy Iced tea Dinner 3 oz. pork chop 1 ear corn on the cob Lettuce & tomato salad w/2 tbsp. dressing 2 cups low-fat milk Which of the following changes would most improve the adequacy of this menu? a. including more meat and milk and reducing the amount of grains b. including more milk, fruits, and vegetables, especially brightly colored c. including more meat, milk, fruits and vegetables d. including more fruits and vegetables and reducing the amount of grains e. including more milk and fruits and reducing the amount of grains