What elements would be included in the clinical component of the nutrition assessment?
The clinical assessment should evaluate the condition of hair, skin, nails, musculature, eyes, mucosa, and other physical attributes. An oral examination is useful for determining the condition of the mouth and teeth, the need for dentures or the condition of existing dentures, and oral lesions. An assessment of the client's ability to chew, swallow, and self-feed is recommended.
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What does it mean if a tissue has "insulin-requiring glucose transporters"?
a. The tissue is said to have impaired glucose regulation. b. The tissue functions less effectively in the presence of insulin. c. The tissue requires insulin to stimulate the uptake of glucose. d. The tissue is not dependent on insulin for the uptake of glucose.
Which group of women tend to gain less than the recommended level of weight during pregnancy?
a. African-American women b. older moms c. Hispanic young women d. moms with other children
Successful weight maintainers: a. avoid weighing themselves on a scale more than monthly
b. avoid weight-loss support programssuch as Weight Watchers. c. monitor energy nutrient proportions rather thanoverall food energy of the diet. d. have never experienced weight cycling. e. exercise regularly.
An unhealthful aspect of the traditional Mexican diet is the frequent consumption of ____
a. tomatoes, chilies, and onions b. flour tortillas, chorizo, and eggs c. corn tortillas, amaranth, and rice d. pinto beans, jicama, and avocado e. red meat, poultry, and olive oil