Before parenteral nutrition is discontinued, oral intake, tube feeding, or a combination should provide at least what proportion of the estimated energy needs?
A) 40 to 50
B) 55 to 60
C) 60 to 75
D) 90 to 95
C
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a. pH balance b. Fluid balance c. Blood clotting d. Synthesis of visual pigments
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Researchers estimate that _____% of adults in the U.S. aged 20 and over are either overweight or obese
a. 30 b. 40 c. 60 d. 70
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Fat contributes approximately half of the calories in breast milk.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A factor that can decrease BMR is ________.
A. long endurance exercise B. having a high fever C. being pregnant D. consuming a very low-energy diet
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