Clumps of beta-amyloid protein pieces, commonly found on the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


senile plaques

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The basic goal of nutrition counseling for clients who are HIV positive is:

a. adjusting unusual food patterns to become more normal. b. promoting optimal nutritional status and quality of life. c. providing megadoses of immune-enhancing vitamins and minerals. d. encouraging them to eat according to their appetite.

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An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) value represents the daily intake of a nutrient that:

A) meets the physiological requirements of half the healthy individuals in a given life-stage group and sex. B) can be used to evaluate the specific dietary intakes of individuals. C) meets the physiological requirements of roughly 97 percent of healthy individuals in a given life-stage group and sex. D) reduces the average energy intakes needed for a person to maintain a healthy weight.

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This fatty acid has fewer than eight carbons, so it is classified as a ________ fatty acid

A) short-chain B) long-chain C) medium-chain D) omeg-3-fat

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When charting about a procedure performed on a patient, when should the nutrition practitioner chart the information?

a. just before the procedure b. just after the procedure c. the day after the procedure d. only when there are significant results e. before the patient is discharged

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