Which of the following is most valuable for evaluating the degree of nutrition risk associated with acute illness?
a. ideal body weight
b. height-weight tables
c. percent ideal body weight
d. percent usual body weight
d
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A) urinary obstruction B) increased urine volume C) decreased protein intake D) administration of immunosuppressant medications
In addition to vision, vitamin A plays an important role in cell differentiation. As a result, vitamin A is important for proper
A. reproduction. B. growth. C. immune system function. D. All of the above
Which of the following is true of the work of Gregor Mendel?
A. He was the pioneer of the Human Genome Project. B. He described the double-helical structure of DNA. C. He discovered the laws of genetics in the year 1865. D. He discovered that DNA is the genetic material in living beings. E. He proposed the concept of the genetic code.
The amount of energy expended above resting metabolic rate as a result of the processing of food (digestion) for storage and use is known as ___.
a. Thermic Effect of Food b. Total Energy Expenditure c. Daily Energy Expenditure d. Calorific Value