Metabolic rate and energy expenditure begin to decline in early adulthood at a rate of about _____ per decade for women and _____ per decade for men
a. 2.0%, 2.9%
b. 5.0%, 5.9%
c. 8.0%, 8.0%
d. 5.9%, 5.0%
e. 2.9%, 2.0%
a
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What change should be made in the following menu if it is to be sent to Seventh Day Adventists? tomato juice, cottage cheese fruit plate or egg salad sandwich, milk, coffee, tea
a. offer fortified soy milk b. offer decaffeinated beverages c. offer tofu as an alternative to cottage cheese d. offer a meat analog as an alternative to egg salad
Greg Thomas is a 12 year old who is being weaned off of TPN. In addition to TPN, Greg is on a soft diet. Greg is 5'2" and weighs 110 lbs. His energy needs are estimated to be approximately 2100 kcal/day. His calorie count reveals he is consuming 1700 kcal/day. Which intervention is appropriate at this time?
a. Discontinue TPN. b. Oral feeding should be doubled. c. Enteral feeding should be considered. d. TPN should be increased to provide an additional 1100 kcal.
Blood calcium levels can be increased by all of the following except:
a. increased absorption of calcium in the intestine. b. retention of calcium by the kidneys. c. release of calcium from the bones. d. manufacture of calcium from albumin.
Which of the following is not among current dietary recommendations for lowering a person's risk of certain cancers?
a. A high-protein diet b. A high-calcium diet c. A low-fat diet d. A diet rich in cruciferous vegetables e. A diet adequate in vitamin C