Which feature describes elemental formulas?
a. They contain intact proteins
b. They require only minimal digestion.
c. They are given to patients who have normal digestive or absorptive functions.
d. They are produced from whole foods.
e. They are often high in fat content.
b
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A. has iron-deficiency anemia B. has gestational diabetes C. has borderline diabetes D. has type 2 diabetes E. has preeclampsia
The weak electrical attractions within polypeptide chains account for the protein's ____ structure
A) ?primary B) ?secondary C) ?tertiary D) ?quaternary
The clinical practice of a dietitian at the highest level will most likely involve:
A. avoiding the use of critical thinking for decision-making B. consulting authorities during decision making C. anticipating possible outcomes and identifying a broader range of options D. assumptions that the judgments of more seasoned dietitians are correct E. following rules set forth by authorities
The body constantly loses water through the skin as a result of ________ perspiration.
A. homeostatic B. perceptible C. insensible D. hydrostatic