Barbara has been healthy up to the past couple of weeks, but since then has been complaining of considerable muscle weakness. Her doctor just received the results of blood tests, which showed that she is deficient in potassium. If Barbara continues her current habits of consuming a diet low in potassium, which disorder is she most likely to be at risk for developing??
A) ?rickets
B) ?arthritis
C) ?low blood pressure
D) ?high blood pressure
D
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Calculate this patient's total energy and protein needs
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following best describes the efficiency of the digestive system?
1.99% of carbohydrates, 92% of proteins, 95% of fats, and very little fiber are absorbed 2.99% of carbohydrates, 50% of proteins, 95% of fats, and very little fiber are absorbed 3.99% of carbohydrates, 92% of proteins, 95% of fats, and most of the fiber are absorbed 4.75% of carbohydrates, 50% of proteins, 50% of fats, and very little fiber are absorbed
KL is a 34 yo male admitted to the hospital after suffering a TBI secondary to motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to accident. HT: 6'2" WT: 190# What level of energy intake appears the most appropriate?
a. 2400 kcal b. 2000 kcal c. 1800 kcal d. 3000 kcal
The DASH eating plan recommends daily servings of various foods including:
A. 1–2 servings of vegetables daily B. 4–5 servings of fruits daily C. 4–5 servings of low-fat dairy products daily D. 4–5 servings of nuts and seeds daily E. 2–3 servings of sweets daily