In the first few weeks after a gastrectomy, the recommended diet is
a. parenteral nutrition until the stomach has healed.
b. small, frequent meals that can be easily digested.
c. clear liquids served at room temperature.
d. full liquids served cold.
B
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All of the following are true regarding the status of children's and adolescents' diets EXCEPT:
a. they consume too little calcium. b. they consume too little fiber. c. 49% meet recommendations for whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. d. they consume too little vitamin D, folate, and potassium.
One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Intake Patterns is that they cannot be adapted to other national and cultural cuisines
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Kati is a 19-year-old female who suffered a head injury and multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident. She is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator, and receiving enteral nutrition. Kati is 5'2" tall and weighs 115 pounds
When she arrived in the ER, the most immediate nutrition concern for Kati was: a. restoring fluid and electrolyte balance. b. starting parenteral nutrition. c. estimating her energy needs. d. assessing her swallowing ability.
Which obese teenager would be considered a candidate for bariatric surgery?
a. Preston, who has a BMI of 52 and has an average IQ b. Jacob, who has a BMI of 38 and has reached physical maturity c. Darla, who has type 2 diabetes and hasn't yet begun to menstruate d. Cynthia, who has just enrolled in a weight-loss program for the first time due to her BMI of 48