Maisie Green is a frail, elderly widow who lives in a nursing home and has been confined to her bed for some time. Which of the following is most likely to increase her metabolic stress and cause increased kcal and protein needs?
a. Weakened immunity b. Medications causing GI discomfort
c. Poor emotional health d. Pressure sores
d
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a. Miso b. Natto c. Sufu d. Tempeh e. Tamari
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a. alcohol. b. fat. c. protein. d. a and c
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Later development of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes has been associated with birthweight below the _____ percentile
a. 10th b. 15th c. 20th d. 30th e. 37th
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