List five examples of nutrition diagnoses that would indicate a need for enteral nutrition


Examples of nutrition diagnoses that would lead the practitioner to recommend enteral nutrition as an intervention include malnutrition, increased energy expenditure, involuntary weight loss, inadequate oral food/beverage intake, inadequate fluid intake, increased nutrient needs, biting/chewing difficulty, involuntary weight loss, impaired swallowing, and impaired nutrient utilization.

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All of the following are characteristics of vitamin C except

A. it is a water-soluble vitamin. B. excess intake of vitamin c is stored in the body for later use. C. there are two active forms of vitamin C. D. vitamin C is absorbed in the intestines via active transport.

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What is the most common vehicle for probiotics and prebiotics?

A. yogurt B. buttermilk C. sour cream D. whipping cream

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After gathering medical and dietary information, 100 people with pre-diabetes living in Jonesville are in need of nutrition education. This is an example of:

a. methodology b. selection c. parameters d. purpose

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Your foodservice ordered 7 dozen eggs for a brunch. A foodservice worker discovers that some of the eggs are cracked. You should:

a. rinse all eggs b. use all eggs c. throw away eggs with cracked shells d. throw away all eggs

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