Immune-enhancing enteral formulas containing mixtures of arginine, glutamine, _______________, and polyribonucleotides have been of interest for surgical patients.

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


omega-3-fatty acids

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Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. Ms. Leland is discharged from the hospital and returns for her follow-up appointment complaining of continued constipation. What

is likely contributing to her change in bowel pattern? A) increased activity B) diuretic usage C) increased intake of food D) increased intake of water

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Which of the following describes a fatty acid that has one double bond?

a. Saturated b. Hydrogenated c. Monounsaturated d. Polyunsaturated

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Harold is a college sophomore and is trying to get in shape for spring break. He would like to lose the body weight he has gained during his freshman and sophomore years. In high school he played sports and his family prepared healthy meals, but his freshman and sophomore years have proven to be very different with late nights of school work and hanging out with friends playing poker and eating

lots of take-out food, snacking on pizza, and drinking soda. Harold, who is 5' 10" tall, has gained 18 pounds and now weighs 180 pounds. Harold has never tried to lose weight before and decides to talk to a personal trainer at the gym to get help. During Harold's consultation the personal trainer assesses his BMI, determines his ideal body weight, and measures his body fat content using skin fold calipers. The personal trainer tells Harold his body composition is 26% fat. The personal trainer also measures Harold's waist and his measurement is 42". Calculate Harold's BMI. A) 18 B) 22 C) 26 D) 30

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All of the following are true regarding water intake and exercise EXCEPT:

1.physical activity increases the body’s need for water. 2.hot and humid climates increase the body’s need for water. 3.the amount of water lost during exercise is equivalent to the amount of weight gained. 4.urine should be pale yellow in color.

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