Which of the following statements about albumin is false?

a. It is the most abundant plasma protein.
b. It is slow to reflect changes in nutrition status.
c. It degrades slowly in the body.
d. It is a sensitive indicator of effective nutritional intervention.


d

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Hormones are secreted and released into the blood by _____

a. antigens b. enzymes c. glands d. antibodies e. the brain

Nutritional Science

Having only softened tap water at home would be of most concern to a(n)

a. pregnant woman b. full-time student who also work part-time c. elderly woman with osteoporosis d. retired man with hypertension

Nutritional Science

The interdialytic weight gain goal in HD patients should not exceed what percentage of body weight?

a. 2% b. 5% c. 9% d. 12% e. 15%

Nutritional Science

In patients with the nephrotic syndrome, energy intake of about ____ kcalories per kilogram of body weight daily will sustain weight and spare protein

A) 15 B) 25 C) 35 D) 45

Nutritional Science