A potential problem with gastric feedings versus intestinal feedings is:
a. risk for aspiration.
b. greater intolerance of formula.
c. administration is more complicated.
d. the stomach cannot control the rate at which nutrients enter the intestine.
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following would not be eligible for the Commodity Distribution Food Program?
a. 46 year old low income female b. 26 year old low income pregnant woman c. 5 1/2 year old low income child d. 66 year old low income male
A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that: a. the stroke volume of the heart decreases because less blood is needed
b. LDL cholesterol in the blood is reduced. c. the heart muscle grows larger and stronger. d. the resting heart rate increases to pump blood more efficiently. e. each heart beat pumps less blood because blood cells are more efficient.
When consumption of __________is insufficient, vitamin A absorption is decreased.
a. protein b. fat c. carbohydrate d. water