Americans have the highest life expectancy in the world

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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Ed, age 52, has 3+ edema and a B/P of 180/98. He is 5?10? and weighs 275 lbs. Ed is in mid-management at a new manufacturing company. He has to be very energetic and self-motivated to maintain the demands of his job. Ed, divorced, lives alone and often eats on the run at fast-food places or eats soup, sandwiches, frozen dinners, or salad at home. He says his only vices are "smoking and

eating." What predisposing factors have increased Ed's risk for hypertension?

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All of the following methods for thawing raw meats and poultry are recommended except:

1.Thaw in the refrigerator 2.Thaw in the microwave 3.Thaw on the counter for 1-2 hours 4.All of these methods are recommended for thawing raw meats

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Liquids are restricted following a gastrectomy because they _____

a. can speed up the emptying rate of the stomach b. slow down the emptying rate of the stomach c. add unwanted kcalories d. are likely to cause aspiration e. may cause diarrhea

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Shelly is working with a registered dietitian to review her diet and food choices so that she can lose weight. Shelly is confused about how many nutrients she needs to take each day and may have misunderstood information related to Recommended Dietary Allowances. What would be an accurate recommendation for Shelly?

A) ?Shelly should strive to take in no more than 45 percent of her kcalories from fat. B) ?In addition to a balanced diet, Shelly should take a vitamin supplement to ensure that she reaches the upper limit of vitamin C. C) ?In contrast to the RDA and AI values for nutrients, the energy recommendation for Shelly is generous. D) ?The nutrient intakes for Shelly refer to average daily intakes; she should not try to meet the recommendations for every nutrient every day.

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