The practice of eating nonfood substances is calledÂ
A. purging disorder.
B. bingeing.
C. pica.
D. lanugo.
Answer: C
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a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Monitoring d. Evaluation e. Inference
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a. the formula used for the tube feedings must be given via oral feedings b. the tube feeding should be discontinued and an oral diet started immediately c. the patient should shift to an oral diet as the volume of the tube feeding is gradually decreased d. oral intake should be about 1/3 of estimated nutrient needs when the tube feeding is discontinued e. oral intake should not begin until after the tube is removed
The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by
A. binding with phytic acid. B. exposure to cool temperatures. C. ripening. D. exposure to oxygen.