All of the following are characteristics of elemental formulas except:
a. they contain broken-down molecules of protein.
b. they require only minimal digestion.
c. they are used for clients who have a smaller than normal area for absorbing nutrients.
d. they are given to clients who are able to digest and absorb nutrients without difficulty.
d
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A) a lower rate of depression and dementia B) less risk of falls and fractures C) a lower risk of hypertension and obesity D) reduced risk of cancer
Wheat bread is a good source of fiber.
a. true b. false
What is the major extracellular anion?
a. Sodium b. Lactate c. Sulfate d. Chloride
Which statement about fat is inaccurate? a. Low-fat diets are rarely recommended for infants
b. Fats are easier for preterm infants to absorb. c. Compared to children and adults, infants need a higher percentage of their daily calories from fat. d. Medium-chain triglycerides do not require bile for digestion. e. Fat provides 45–55 percent of the energy content in human milk.