During critical illness, plasma levels of the hepatic proteins (albumin, transferrin, and prealbumin) generally indicate:
a. overall nutritional status.
b. hydration status.
c. risk of morbidity and mortality.
d. nitrogen balance.
C
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A. Political unrest and single mothers B. Technology and healthcare C. Poverty and homelessness D. Failing schools and poverty
Nutrients interact in the body to regulate metabolic processes, to build and repair tissue, and to:
a. provide energy.
b. control cellular wastes.
c. control hormone levels.
d. regulate absorption.
To estimate protein requirements, you must know a person's:
a. body weight. b. urinary ammonia output. c. height. d. all of these would be required.
Which of the following foods is the best source of vitamin K?
A. Ground beef B. Citrus fruit C. Enriched breads D. Soybean oil