GF is a 10-month-old infant with a urea cycle disorder. GF is admitted into the hospital due to a hyperammonemic crisis. LT: 25.5 inches WT: 16.5 # Because of the nature of this disorder, the registered dietitian will provide which amino acid supplement?
a. arginine
b. glutamine
c. tyrosine
d. leucine
a
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Margarine is usually made by a process called ________, in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.
A. hydrogenation B. isomerization C. esterification D. saturation
Iron deficiency is as common a problem in middle childhood as it is in the toddler age group.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the recommended fluid intake for exercise lasting more than 60 minutes?
a) Water is the only fluid needed. b) Beverages containing a small amount of carbohydrate and electrolytes. c) Beverages containing at least 30 grams of digestible carbohydrate per cup. d) Fresh fruit juices and noncarbonated soft drinks are recommended.