List four examples of potential complications associated with parenteral nutrition.
What will be an ideal response?
Complications of parenteral nutrition include electrolyte imbalance, underfeeding or overfeeding, hyperglycemia, refeeding syndrome, cholestasis, increased permeability to bacteria in the intestinal tract, elevations in liver enzymes, and increased rates of infection.
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When you are planning your diet, the reference value to aim for if an RDA is not available is the
A. Tolerable Upper Intake Level. B. Adequate Intake. C. Estimated Average Requirement. D. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
Which of the following essential amino acids is deficient in legumes?
a. lysine b. valine c. histidine d. methionine
Which of the following organizations was formed most recently?
a. American Society of Biological Chemists b. American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences c. American Society for Nutrition d. American Institute of Nutrition
For most people, the more vigorous and longer lasting the exercise, the greater the health benefits
a. true b. false