You see a patient in ICU with sepsis. You calculate his BEE to be 1800 kcal. What are his kcal needs considering sepsis?
a. 2800 kcal
b. 2350 kcal
c. 2000 kcal
d. 2650 kcal
Answer: b. 2350 kcal
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A) much greater than those of a normal-weight person of similar height. B) not much greater than those of a normal-weight person of similar height. C) twice that of a normal-weight person of similar height. D) lower than those of a normal-weight person of similar height.
Most of the caffeine in diets comes from _____
a. tea b. chocolate c. coffee d. nonprescription drugs e. soft drinks
Proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts sufficient to support tissue construction in the body are called:
a. complete proteins. b. incomplete proteins. c. inadequate proteins. d. very important proteins.
There is one set of dietary recommendations that is appropriate for all vegetarian dietary patterns
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false