Several factors explain why a preterm baby may be hard to feed. An exception is _____.
A. lethargy
B. abdominal distension
C. altered breathing and heart rate
D. disorganized feeding
E. high tolerance of volume
Answer: E
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A patient with inflammatory bowel disease is taking medication to manage his acute symptoms. What must a dietitian consider when planning the nutrition interventions for this patient?
A. The patient may have increased nutrient requirements. B. The patient should remain NPO during periods of exacerbation of symptoms. C. The patient will need parenteral nutrition in addition to medication. D. The patient will have decreased fluid requirements. E. The patient will experience nausea, which will impact food intake.
Why does vitamin A status depend on the person's protein status??
A) ?Adequate protein intake is a marker for liberal intake of the vitamin. B) ?Dietary protein ensures synthesis of the vitamin's GI tract transporter. C) ?Adequate protein intake reduces the risk for infection from bacteria that degrade the vitamin. D) ?Transport of the vitamin within the body requires sufficient protein to synthesize retinol-binding protein.
When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecules is
a. stored as fat only. b. excreted in the feces. c. stored as amino acids only. d. stored as glycogen and fat.
As a high-intensity dietary approach for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes approach recommends _____.
A. avoidance of stanols/sterols B. consumption of saturated fats C. less than 5–6 percent of total calories from trans fat D. consumption of 5–10 grams of viscous fiber daily E. avoidance of unsaturated fat