Which of these can be used to determine body frame?
a. waist circumference
b. body mass index
c. elbow breadth
d. tricep skinfold
Ans: c. elbow breadth
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? An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight. How many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight does this patient need?
A. 0.8 B. 1.0 C. 1.2 D. 1.5 E. 2.0
Instead of a double cheeseburger from a fast food restaurant for lunch, the hungry adolescent could make a healthier choice by choosing ________ instead.
A. a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato B. french fries and fruit juice C. a hot dog and cola D. fried chicken and creamy potato salad E. None of these choices are correct.
Why is BMI a superior indicator of a healthy weight, compared to the height and weight tables?
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A clinical dietitian attends a nutrition conference and another dietitian presents her research in a specific area of nutrition science. The clinical dietitian then implements what she has learned into practice at her facility. This is an example of: a. evidence-based practice
b. outcomes research. c. nutritional diagnosis. d. the nutrition coding process. e. the decision-making process.