What is the most accurate method to determine kcalorie needs in overweight or obese patients who are not critically ill?
a. Harris-Benedict equation b. Mifflin-St. Jeor equation
c. Indirect calorimetry d. Bomb calorimeter
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. ½ cup of watermelon chunks B. 1 ounce of baby carrots C. 8 ounce glass of soy milk D. 6 whole-wheat crackers
A cardiac patient is taking Quinidine. Labs reveal total cholesterol 197 mg/dl, HDL-C 55 mg/dl, LDL-C 137 mg/dl, TG 207 mg/dl and fasting blood sugar 137 mg/dl. Based on this information, you are concerned with:
a. elevated LDL-C, TG, and possible diabetes b. medication, elevated total cholesterol and TG c. possible diabetes, elevated HDL-C and medication d. low HDL-C, elevated TG and possible diabetes
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a. weight control myths. b. small, reasonable changes that will produce weight loss. c. the latest weight control fads. d. dramatic weight loss techniques.