Which method of assessing body fat content can also be used to assess bone mineral content and lean tissue mass?
a. skinfold measurement
b. bioelectrical impedance analysis
c. underwater weighing
d. magnetic resonance imaging
e. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
e
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The person who is most likely to have an inadequate calcium intake is a(n)
a. school-age child who receives free school breakfast and lunch b. toddler who prefers to drink milk rather than eat meals c. adolescent boy who plays varsity football d. adolescent girl who is a competitive gymnast
Forty-three-year-old Joseph Delgado is an electrician for a utility company. His past medical history is unremarkable with no problems. He is admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit) with severe electrical burns to his hands, arms, and chest (20-30 percent body surface area). The nurse orders a nutrition consult due to Joseph's poor intake. What is unlikely to be related to his low intake?
A) pain B) sedation C) feeding problems D) positive nitrogen balance
What is kwashiorkor?
a. A nutrient deficiency disease that results from a lack of dietary protein. b. The build-up of ketone bodies in the blood. c. A type of anemia common among vegetarians. d. A nutrient deficiency disease resulting from an inadequate calorie intake.