Bethany Wilson is suffering from thrush and is having difficulty consuming foods orally. Which of the following is the most appropriate method to meet nutritional needs?
a. High-kcalorie/ high-protein diet b. Pureed diet
c. Enteral nutrition via tube feeding d. PPN
c
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A) fatty acids. B) lactic acid. C) glucose. D) ATP.
Which of the following is a biochemical marker of low-grade inflammation?
a. HDL cholesterol b. LDL cholesterol c. insulin d. C-reactive protein
At her recent routine physical, Barbara was diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the
following lifestyle changes would help Barbara lower her blood pressure? A) reducing stress by drinking beer or wine at most meals B) reducing fiber intake C) consuming at least 4,000 mg of sodium each day D) switching to the DASH diet
Soluble fiber, in addition to reducing risk of heart disease, can
A. reduce blood glucose levels. B. increase blood glucose levels. C. serve as a probiotic. D. promote the growth of harmful bacteria in the large intestine.