The Institute of Medicine, which publishes the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), recommends that all adults, whether they are sedentary or highly active, restrict sodium to 2,300 mg or less each day as a way to reduce the risk for high blood pressure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Why is it recommended for patients to have at least 50% of their protein from sources that have high biological value?
What will be an ideal response?
The protein fraction in wheat gluten that has toxic effects in celiac disease is called:
a. gluten. b. gliadin. c. casein. d. whey.
Answer the following questions based on the case study "Katelyn Cornhusker" information below. The local newspaper has just reported an outbreak of food poisoning from a local restaurant that is part of a national chain of restaurants who have reported similar outbreaks. Katelyn Cornhusker reports on the story and uses quotes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention governmental
website; a nutrition professor from the state-funded university; and a dietitian and a medical doctor, both from a local hospital that has been treating patients who got sick from the contaminated food. The story describes how individuals are being hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of cramps, nausea, bloating, and bloody diarrhea within 12 to 18 hours of eating undercooked hamburgers. Most patrons also consumed a diet soda, milk shake, and French fries with their meal. If the French fries were made from potatoes with green skin then they could contain:? A) polychlorinated biphenols. B) methylmercury. C) solanine. D) goitrogens. E) cyanogens
Mrs. McCormick's MD discusses the potential for the placement of a PEG tube for this patient. Provide any justification for nutrition support using the appropriate criteria and guidelines
What will be an ideal response?