Mr. Whitaker is 5'8", weighs 145 lbs., and has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. His hematocrit is 28 and his albumin level is 3.1 g/dL. Which diet would assist in improving his nutrition status?
a. Mechanical soft diet b. Fat-controlled diet
c. High-kcalorie, high-protein diet d. Lactose-free diet
c
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a. act as antioxidants b. act as coenzymes in energy production c. provide calories d. aid in blood clotting
The major role that the hormone ghrelin plays in eating is to: a. signal hunger when the stomach is empty
b. signal appetite when receiving external stimuli. c. signal satiation when the stomach is full. d. signal satiety several hours after a meal. e. signal fat stores andsuppress feelings of hunger.
Explain why women of childbearing age need folate in their diets. How much is recommended, and how can women ensure that these needs are met?
What will be an ideal response?
A complete nutritional assessment would include all of the following EXCEPT:
a) laboratory measurements. b) past and present dietary intake information. c) setting nutritional goals. d) anthropometric measurements.