What is the percentage of total energy derived from protein in a diet containing 50 grams of protein and 2000 kcalories?
a. 2.5 b. 5
c. 10 d. 20
c
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If a patient requires a clear liquid diet for more than one or two days:
a. blenderized liquid foods should be added to the diet. b. the patient should be started on a tube feeding. c. a greater variety of clear liquid foods should be added to the meal tray. d. the diet should be supplemented with a low-residue commercial formula.
Knowledge of how food preferences developed is obtained by the following scientific methods:
1.biological studies. 2.chemical studies. 3.food science. 4.behavioral and social sciences.
Ms. Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month. The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms. Smith is not eating well. Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110# UBW: 125# (6 months ago) Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12
g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL TLC 2500 Given Ms. Smith's history, what would be the best and most sensitive biochemical indicator of her nutritional status? a. prealbumin b. albumin c. TLC d. Hgb
Which of the following is the primary cause for hunger in the United States?
a. Poverty b. High cost of food c. Excessive food waste d. Lack of nutrition education