Which of the following methods was developed for estimating energy needs in a patient with traumatic and/or burn injuries?
a. Ireton-Jones energy equation
b. indirect calorimetry
c. Harris-Benedict equation
d. 25-30 kcalories/kg body weight
a
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Acid content varies with the maturity of the plant, the acid content of
a. the mature plant being equal to the youngest fruit. b. the plant increasing with maturity. c. the plant decreasing with maturity. d. some plants increasing and some decreasing with maturity.
All of the following are features of an ideal pregame meal except
a. high-protein, providing 30 kcal per kg body weight. b. vegetable and fruit juices, providing 100–200 kcal. c. high-carbohydrate, low-fiber, and low-fat providing 300–800 kcal. d. high-fiber, providing 200–300 kcal and liberal amounts of fluid. e. bulky, fiber-rich foods providing at least 800 kcal.
An unbalanced diet severely deficient in protein (though often containing carbohydrate-rich foods) can result in __________; edema is a classic symptom.
a. Weight gain and accumulation of excess body fat b. Osteoporosis c. Dehydration d. Kwashiorkor
Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity?
A) increased LDL cholesterol B) increased percent body fat C) increased systolic blood pressure D) increased HDL cholesterol