A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is not tolerating standard protein. A formula enriched with _____ may be indicated.

a. aromatic amino acids
b. non-essential amino acids
c. none of these
d. branched chain amino acids


Answer: d. branched chain amino acids

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A. tapioca; potato starch B. regular cornstarch; waxy cornstarch C. regular sorghum; waxy sorghum D. high-amylase cornstarch; regular cornstarch

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All of the following are true regarding BMI and children and adolescents EXCEPT:

1.BMI increases with age in children and adolescents. 2.ranges to classify BMI in children and adolescents are the same as those used for adults. 3.BMIs that fall between the 85th and 95th percentile are “at risk” for overweight. 4.BMIs above the 95th percentile are “at risk” for obesity.

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If the shape of a protein is changed, the ____ of the protein is also changed

a. function b. size c. electrical charge d. nutritional value e. density value

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