Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?
What will be an ideal response?
linoleic acid
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A. antioxidants B. cofactors C. artificial electron receptors D. artificial electron transporters E. antivirals
Mary is a 59-year-old patient who suffered multiple broken bones in a motor vehicle accident. She weighs 138 pounds. The nurse chooses a protein factor of 1.5 g/kg to estimate her protein needs and calculates that Mary's protein requirements are approximately _____ grams per day
a. 94 b. 103 c. 121 d. 207
All of the following are true regarding trans fats EXCEPT:
1.dietary recommendations are to limit consumption to no more than 10% of total calories. 2.they are a result of the hydrogenation process. 3.they are known to increase risk for heart disease. 4.they are a type of unsaturated fat present in shortening, pastries, and hydrogenated oils.
The trachea, or airway to the lungs, is protected from food particles by a small flap of tissue called the _____. This flap keeps food particles moving down the digestive tract. > e
1.glottis 2.epiglottis 3.uvula 4.esophagus 5.sphincter