The amount of energy expended by the body to meet its basic physiological need is termed __________.

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


Answer: basal metabolism

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For those individuals who are unable to safely swallow or consume adequate nutrition orally because of dysphagia, _______________ feedings should be considered.

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

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What are cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and lignin?

a. fibers b. starches c. sugar alcohols d. artificial sweeteners e. food additives

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The latest guidelines published about CKD are from which organization?

a. NKF K/DOQI b. ADA c. NIH d. CDC

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The feeling of satisfaction resulting from consumption of a meal is termed

a. satiety. b. appetite. c. postabsorptive hunger. d. resting postabsorptive increment.

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