A child suffering from protein malnutrition has a swollen belly appearance due to:
What will be an ideal response?
not eating enough protein for tissue fluid balance.
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Which clinical nutrition team member is most likely to have writing job descriptions as one of her major tasks?
a. Clinical dietitian b. Dietetic assistant c. Clinical nutrition manager d. Dietetic technician
What are "free radicals"?
a. Chemicals in some animal foods thought to promote certain cancers b. Dietary supplements that reduce the risk of skin cancer c. Toxic compounds created in the body that may contribute to certain chronic diseases d. Compounds abundant in the Mediterranean diet that reduce the risk of heart disease e. Chemicals, found primarily in fruits, that enhance the body's ability to repair DNA
What kind of meal increases gastric emptying time (i.e., slow emptying rate) the most?
a. fruit and yogurt snack b. high-fat meal c. spinach salad d. egg salad sandwich e. vegetable stir fry with rice
Katia is a college student. Which of the following behaviors is LEAST likely to suggest that Katia has an alcohol problem?
A. Katia enjoys a glass of wine with dinner most nights of the week. B. Katia has been annoyed by her roommate's constant complaints about her heavy drinking. C. Katia turns to alcohol whenever she's feeling sad, lonely, or anxious. D. Katia has a water bottle filled with gin that she keeps with her on campus.