Patient X has been on a tube feeding, and now, the RD would like to start transitioning the patient to oral feeding. The RD is particularly concerned about how much protein the patient is consuming. Which method of intake analysis would be the most useful to helping the RD in this situation?

a. A computerized dietary analysis program
b. USDA's MyPyramid
c. Carbohydrate counting
d. A calorie count


d

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a. true b. false

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Based on data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, a family is classified as "high food security" if they:

a. Do not answer "yes" to any of the food insecurity questions b. Have some difficulty with securing enough food c. Answers "yes" to one or two of the food insecurity questions d. Have to alter the quality of their food to deal with a limited budget

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According to the text, infants weighing _____ at birth are least likely to die within the first year of life

a. ~3000-4000 g b. ~3500-4500 g c. ~4000-5000 g d. ~4500-5500 g

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Pepsin cannot function in the strong acidic environment of the stomach

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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