Billy Lewis is a 20-year-old man admitted to the hospital with the nephrotic syndrome. He is 5'11", weighs 192 pounds, and has edema. His blood values include albumin 1.7 g/dL, K+ 3.3 mEq/L, and LDL cholesterol 192 mg/dL. He is complaining of hunger and wants a snack. The most appropriate food choice is ____
A) a sausage biscuit
B) a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato
C) peanut butter and crackers
D) cottage cheese and canned fruit
B
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Matching
A. B. C. D. postictal state E. F. G. H. psychostimulant I. neurobehavioral J. athetosis K. L. M. N. insulin O. cystic fibrosis
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a. pantothenic acid b. vitamin B12 c. vitamin B6 d. folate
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Of the following sources of amino acids, which would be best absorbed in normal, healthy people?
a. Whole proteins b. Predigested proteins c. Proteins from raw foods d. Mixture of free amino acids
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