Which component of the DRI reflects the requirement of a nutrient for 50 percent of healthy Americans and Canadians in a specific life stage and gender?
What will be an ideal response?
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
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Ground pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of ________ to destroy the parasite Trichinella spiralis.
A. 170°F (77°C) B. 165°F (74°C) C. 145°F (63°C) D. 160°F (71°C)
The patient obtains 100% of her nutrients via her tube feeding. However, she is found to have food poising (Salmonella). Which is the most plausible cause?
a. Closed system feeding b. Open system feeding c. Improper hand washing d. Improper tube placement
A patient is experiencing stomach pain due to food irritants. You suspect:
a. nausea b. gastritis c. lactose intolerance d. foodborne illness
Which factor would most likely lead to a primary nutrient deficiency?
A) ?inadequate nutrient intake B) ?reduced nutrient absorption C) ?increased nutrient excretion D) ?increased nutrient destruction