The technique whereby calipers are used to measure the amount of subcutaneous fat is known as:
a. underwater weighing.
b. bioelectric impedance.
c. basal measurement.
d. skinfold measurement.
Answer: d. skinfold measurement.
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a. beef and pork b. lamb and pork c. fish and vegetable d. chicken, turkey, and duck
The colon functions in the absorption of:
a. amino acids, fatty acids b. unsaturated fatty acids, electrolytes c. water, salts, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin d. glucose and fatty acids
Nutrition therapy is based on modification of:
a. energy or nutrient intake. b. texture of the diet. c. the client's needs during hospitalization. d. the client's normal nutritional needs.
Which type of diet would most likely result in slightly higher weight loss amounts for Monica?
a. a high-protein, lower-carbohydrate diet b. a low-fat diet c. a high-protein, low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet d. a diet similar to the one she is currently following e. a high-carbohydrate, low-fat, low-protein diet