_____ is the change in body chemistry resulting from infection, inflammation, or injury; it is characterized by alterations in plasma proteins
a. The inflammatory response
b. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
c. The acute-phase response
d. Bacterial translocation
c
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Brandon is critically ill and is in the ICU. How many kcalories can be factored to determine Brandon's daily energy needs?
A) 15-20 kcal/kg body weight B) 25-30 kcal/kg body weight C) 30-35 kcal/kg body weight D) 35-38 kcal/kg body weight
The mineral required in higher amounts to support hemoglobin synthesis in the mother and baby, as well as the baby's overall growth and development, is
A. iron. B. calcium. C. magnesium. D. copper.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient
A. that meets the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. B. that meets the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. C. that is established when not enough evidence is available to set an Adequate Intake (AI) level. D. that should not be exceeded.
Sara is a 16-year-old high school student. She often looks at herself in the mirror, and she perceives herself to be fat even though she is extremely thin and weighs only 77 lbs. She has restricted her diet and drinks only orange juice for breakfast, skips lunch at school, and eats an apple for dinner. If Sara visits a health practitioner, she is likely to be diagnosed with _____
A) anorexia nervosa B) bulimia nervosa C) night eating syndrome D) binge-eating disorder