Gram for gram, carbohydrates provide the body with more energy than protein does
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2.False
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What is the best meal-planning strategies for underweight people who desire to gain weight?
a. Eat only one large meal per day, just before bed. b. Eat meaty appetizers rather than salads. c. Refrain from between-meal snacking, especially energy drinks. d. Decrease the amount of food consumed within the first 20 minutes of a meal. e. Eat the same amount as before, but spread it out over the entire day.
The amount of energy the body needs to maintain life while at digestive, physical, and emotional rest is called the
a. basal metabolism b. indirect calorimetry c. respiratory quotient d. nitrogen balance
The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day
a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25
JB is a 53 yo male who was recently divorced. He has experienced periods of depression and decreased appetite. Family reports history of heavy drinking habits and 15# weight lost. He was previously diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension and paracentesis and TIPS procedures were performed. Mr. JB's condition seems to have worsened; he c/o stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting at times. His
abdomen is sore to touch and feels swollen. Mr. JB has developed ascites and pedal edema; his urinary output has decreased and he continues to lose weight. Mr. JB also c/o pain when swallowing food. Because of JB's persistent symptoms, he's been admitted to the hospital. A referral to the SLP for a MBS was also ordered and resulted in dysphagia, pureed diet recommended. By day 2 Mr. JB still c/o of nausea and no po intake has been reported. The MD prescribed dietary consult: RD to assess patient and recommend alternate means of nutrition support, currently NPO. Ht: 5'11'' Wt: 145 # UBW: 163# Dx: End-stage liver cirrhosis, dysphagia PMH: alcoholic cirrhosis, portal hypertension Labs: Na: 134 Cl: 101 BUN: 4 Alb: 2.3 TG: 305 Transferrin: 101 NH4: 53 Glu: 139 AST: 45 ALT 48 Alk Phos: 40 Bilirubin: 2.1 K: 5.2 CO2: 25 Cr: 1.8 H/H: 11/35 Diet: NPO Meds: Neomycin, Aldactone, Lasix, Reglan How will the registered dietitian determine JB's protein needs? a. 0.8-1.0 g/kg b. 1.0-1.2 g/kg c. 1.4-1.6 g/kg d. 1.8-2.0 g/kg e. > 2 g/kg