An essential amino acid:

a. is not necessary to the diet.
b. must be supplied by the diet.
c. can be made from glucose in the body.
d. can be made from fat in the body.


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Maintenance of normal blood glucose levels during pregnancy requires sufficient insulin production by _____ cells of the _____.

A. alpha; pancreas B. beta; pancreas C. gamma; pancreas D. alpha; thyroid E. beta; thyroid

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Community nutritionists must have good management skills

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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KL is a 45-year-old male admitted to the hospital with an infection. He is on PD secondary to congenital disease of the kidney. He does not have diabetes. HT: 6' WT: 170 pounds (77 kg) What is the most likely source of his infection?

a. fistula b. UTI c. catheter d. AV graft e. prostate

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