Which statement describes how physiologic doses found in a vitamin-mineral supplement for the elderly differ from doses in supplements for the general adult population?
a. Additional vitamin B12 is added
b. Little or no iron is added
c. Decrease in zinc
d. Additional vitamin E is added
e. a and b
e
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Cheesecake is an example of a meringue pie.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In the molecular formula C6H12O2, how many atoms of oxygen are present?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 6 d. 12
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 The dietitian wants to determine Ms. Smith's protein status by checking her transferrin levels. Which level of transferrin would be considered within a normal range? a. 108 mg/dL b. 188 mg/dL c. 265 mg/dL d. 391 mg/dL e. 410 mg/dL