Consumers can minimize exposure to ________ by washing and trimming foods during preparation, and by eating a wide variety of foods
A) food additives B) carcinogens C) irradiation D) plant pesticides
Answer: D
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Registered dietitian nutritionists are uniquely qualified to provide nutrition care to persons in different states of _______________ to improve their nutritional status.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Mr. Stanley Edward, a 58-year-old African American male, was admitted to the emergency room of the medical center upon being found unconscious in his car in a parking lot and resuscitated. His history was obtained by contacting his daughter. The patient presents with:
• end-stage adenocarcinoma of the gastroestophageal juncture. • chronic malnutrition and significant weight loss × 1 year. Low BMI, loss of muscle, loss of subcutaneous fat, bitemporal wasting. • acute pancreatitis with intractable vomiting. Medical Hx: Hypertension; S/P stroke @ age 56; cataract surgery. Meds: antilipemic medication, antihypertensive medication. Hx: Lifelong chain smoker (2 packs per day); alcohol abuse since his late 20s. Ht: 5'8". Admission Wt: 107 lbs. Usual Wt, 1 year ago: 170 lbs. Social Hx: Lives alone; cooks and shops for himself despite illness. Dietary Hx: Previously followed a low-cholesterol, low-sodium, high-potassium diet. Mr. Edward is not being actively treated for cancer at his request. Plan is to keep Mr. Edward NPO and place a peripheral line for hydration and nutrition support. Mr. Edward's blood glucose level rises to 350 mg/dL. What will the health care team likely do about this? a. nothing; this is acceptable for a patient receiving TPN b. taper off his lipids infusion c. stop his TPN infusion entirely d. infuse insulin with his TPN
Intake of which substance is associated with atrial fibrillation, a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat?
a. omega-3 acid b. monounsaturated fat c. polyunsaturated fat d. palmitic acid e. stearic acid
Trabecular bone has a higher rate of metabolic activity and turnover than cortical bone
Indicate whether the statement is true or false