Tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition may be indicated for patients _____

a. with cancer of the pancreas
b. with long-term gastrointestinal impairment
c. with short-term gastrointestinal impairment
d. who need to lose weight
e. with cancer of the nervous system


b

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Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a diet that is _____

a. low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids b. high in vitamins A, C, and E c. restricted in kcalories d. low in carbohydrates e. low in saturated fat and low in omega-6 fatty acids

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Except when cooking a whole bird on a spit over hot coals, only cut-up poultry is used for broiling and grilling

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The interaction between drugs and an individual's genome is referred to as:

a. nutrigenetics b. nutrigenomics c. pharmacogenomics d. pharmacology e. epigenomics

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Problems encountered with the use of drugs to lose weight include

A) medications may produce serious side effects. B) is only successful in those who also modify their behavior, decrease calorie intake, and increase physical activity . C) medications do not lead to permanent changes in eating habits. D) All of these choices are correct.

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