Susan, age 42, has been burned over 30% of her body, including face, neck, arms, and chest, from a chemical explosion at work. ?
When does the greatest need for fluids occur? Why?
The greatest fluid loss occurs within the first 12 hours. The shift of the fluids, proteins, plasma, and electrolytes to the burn site puts the entire body in a state of dehydration. ?
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: Fill in the blank with correct word
Which of the following is not an effect of diets high in omega-3 fatty acids?
a. They help reduce blood clot formation. b. They can reduce blood triglycerides. c. They can raise LDL cholesterol. d. They help reduce inflammation in arthritis sufferers.
You are reading a food label which indicates that the product contains 25% of the DV for calcium, 5% of the DV for iron and 30% of the DV from fat. Based on this information which of the following statements is correct?
A) This product is high in calcium. B) This product is low in calcium. C) This product is high in iron. D) This product is low in fat.
A fatty acid with two carbons joined twice to each other at one place in the chain is called a
A. saturated fat. B. monounsaturated fat. C. polyunsaturated fat. D. triglyceride.