Which of the following is a contraindication for parenteral nutrition?
a. immune suppression b. risk of fluid overload
c. intestinal obstruction d. severe malnutrition
b
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a. unpasteurized milk. b. undercooked hamburger. c. eggs. d. apples. e. rice.
Which statement about caffeine is true?
a. Large doses of caffeine have been shown to increase incidence of cancer. b. Caffeine can reduce blood pressure. c. Men who drink coffee have a higher risk of developing gallbladder disease. d. Caffeine may slow down bone loss in women e. Caffeinated beverages can contribute to daily fluid intakes.
Intestinal bacteria can benefit our health by ____
A) increasing bacterial overgrowth B) decreasing fatty acid production C) stimulating the immune system D) stimulating malabsorption
Kristan is due to give birth to a boy in September. Before she became pregnant, Kristan weighed 160 pounds, which was in the overweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.
A. 25 to 35 B. 30 to 40 C. 15 to 25 D. 20 to 30