Why would someone who has suffered skeletal muscle injury and damage to the nerves in the head and neck be at risk for developing nutrition problems?
Disorders that affect skeletal muscles and/or nerves can affect someone's ability to swallow. Impaired swallowing (dysphagia) can make it difficult for someone to obtain adequate nourishment.
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The Nutrition Facts Panel on a box of crackers indicates that one serving provides 140 calories, with 55 calories coming from fat. Calculate the percentage of calories from fat in this product.
a) 39% b) 55% c) 85% d) Need more information to calculate.
Which population has a higher risk of failure to thrive as a result of abuse or medical neglect?
a. typically developing preschoolers b. children with chronic illness c. infants born after their due date d. All of these are correct.
Which of the following is NOT among common side effects of taking a high-dose calcium supplement?
a. Constipation b. Excessive gas c. Intestinal bloating d. Increased iron absorption
A patient with a high temperature complains of headache, stomachache, fever, and vomiting. Upon questioning, he admits to eating several raw eggs the day before. The most likely organism causing these symptoms is
a. E. coli. b. Salmonella. c. Perfringens. d. Campylobacter jejuni. e. Staphylococcus aureus