Of the following, the mineral that is least likely to be deficient in anyone's diet is:

a. calcium.
b. phosphorus.
c. iron.
d. iodine.


b

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Three of the six categories of nutrients your body needs to stay healthy are ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Lower doses of drugs are better for clients who cannot eat normally.
B) Clients on high-protein and high-calorie diets tolerate the side effects of drugs better than do other clients.
C) Weight gain is a major problem for a client with cancer.
D) A cancerous tumor causes the body to metabolize at a slower rate.

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When a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet is indicated, recommendations include:

a. it is required for persons who have unusually high energy needs as for serious wound healing. b. foods that are high in all fats are included even when there is a history of heart disease. c. kcalories from fat should still not exceed 35% of total kcalories. d. beverages that are commercial supplements add little benefit.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important means of preventing bacterial foodborne illness is:

a. irradiation. b. proper hand washing. c. antibiotic use. d. proper refrigeration.

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