Why does poor nutrition often result in even further declines in nutrition and health?
Nutrient deficiencies can profoundly affect the ability to maintain the mucosal lining of the GI tract. This results in impaired digestion and nutrient absorption, which contributes to additional nutrition and health problems.
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a. sugar and salt b. coloring agents and sugar c. nitrates and aspartame d. antibiotics and hormones e. xanthan gum and diglycerides
A healthy diet should consist of 3 meals a day without any snacking
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which best defines nursing bottle tooth decay??
A) ?caries development resulting from frequent use of non-sterile bottles and nipples B) ?bacterial attack of the teeth due to severe tooth misalignment from sucking on oversized bottle nipples C) ?marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle D) ?tooth decay resulting from constant food exposure due to the inability of the infant to swallow normally
Patients with decubitus ulcers will likely demonstrate low:
a. serum j b. serum 1 c. serum potassium d. serum glucose