To calculate the estimated caloric needs of a patient who is significantly underweight the Dietitian should use:
a. the patient's actual body weight
b. the patient's adjusted body weight
c. the patient's desirable body weight
d. 90% of the patient's desirable body weight
Answer: a. the patient's actual body weight
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a. Subcutaneous fat b. Central obesity c. Ganoids fat d. Peripheral obesity
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a. Muscle weakness b. Cardiac dysrhythmias c. Increased urine output d. Anemia and leukopenia
Fibers that have gel-forming properties are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) vitamin C B) biotin C) vitamin E D) beta-carotene