What is the most accurate method to determine a patient's kcalorie needs?

a. Harris-Benedict equation b. Mifflin-St. Jeor equation
c. Indirect calorimetry d. Bomb calorimeter


c

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Human population studies overwhelmingly confirm the association between breast cancer and dietary fat intake

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

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Any preventable event that causes inappropriate drug use or patient harm due to mistakes made by the health professional, patient, or caregiver is known as a(n) ____.?

A) ?diet-drug interaction B) ?adverse reaction C) ?drug-drug interaction D) ?medication error

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Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of ________.

A. breast cancer B. PKU C. pernicious anemia D. sickle cell anemia

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What happens when blood calcium is high?

a. The parathyroid gland produces more parathyroid hormone (PTH). b. Calcium resorption from bone increases. c. The thyroid gland releases a hormone called calcitonin. d. Less calcium is lost in urine.

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