Medical nutrition therapy for treatment of hypertension includes:
a. fluid restriction.
b. increased intakes of potassium and calcium.
c. reduced carbohydrate intake.
d. decreased fat and protein intake.
B
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Which best describes an advantage of using USDA Food Patterns?
a. They are a clear guide for preventing disease through nutrition b. They are comprehensive and contain information about macro- and micronutrients c. They can be paired with exercise analysis to promote weight loss d. They are easy to access and quantify food consumed from each of the major food groups e. They contain exchange lists for people with certain types of illness, such as diabetes
The condition of extreme energy deficit, causing tissue wasting, is known as
A) pellagra. B) severe acute malnutrition (SAM). C) marasmus. D) kwashiorkor.
The percentages of kcalorie intakes for protein, fat, and carbohydrate that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are termed the
a. Estimated Energy Requirements. b. Tolerable Range of Kilocalorie Intakes. c. Estimated Energy Nutrient Recommendations. d. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges.
What does chloride do in the body?
a. Participates in blood clotting b. Helps maintain gastric acidity c. Stabilizes protein shape d. Protects bone structures against degeneration e. Supports immune system functioning