What are the essential nutrients and why do you need them?
What will be an ideal response?
The essential nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. They are all equally important to the body because they work together to support growth and reproduction, to supply energy, and to help repair and maintain the body. The body cannot make these essential nutrients and thus they must come from the diet.
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What will be an ideal response?
According to ChooseMyPlate a 1 cup serving of vegetables equals _____
a. 1 cup of raw vegetables b. 2 cups of raw vegetables c. ½ cup of raw vegetables d. 4 ounces of cooked vegetables e. 2 cups of vegetable juice
To prevent refeeding syndrome in a severely stressed individual you would:
a. start feedings at a slow rate. b. introduce nutrients by vein. c. provide vitamin supplements. d. delay enteral feedings.
What is the effect of ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors?
a. increase blood pH levels b. decrease blood pH levels c. increase calcium absorption rates d. vasodilation of blood vessels e. vasoconstriction of blood vessels