Explain why calorie requirements for adolescent boys tend to be greater than for adolescent girls
Boys are generally bigger, tend to be more physically active, and have more lean muscle mass than do girls.
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Which of the following is not an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein?
a. People are healthy and do not have unusual metabolic needs for protein. b. Dietary protein is of mixed quality. c. Dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate. d. The body will use protein efficiently. e. Dietary protein needs are lower in infants and children.
Evaluating outcomes requires comparing the current _______________ with the previous _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following health problems has been associated with consumption of fat replacers?
A) mild gastrointestinal discomfort B) hypertension C) allergies D) elevated blood cholesterol levels
One of the most important goals of documentation in the medical record is: a. to be clear and concise
b. to follow ADA format. c. to develop a new method of charting. d. to use medical abbreviations. e. to demonstrate knowledge of medicine and dietetics.