Research has shown that intra-abdominal fat reduction is more likely to occur when:
a. > 30% of kcalories are derived from fat.
b. protein is increased to 25% protein versus 12%.
c. carbohydrates are reduced to < 40% of kcalories.
d. six smaller meals are taken daily versus three regular meals.
b
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A. the number of calories you expend to digest, absorb, and process your food B. the body mass once the fat has been subtracted C. when calories burned are greater than calories consumed D. the average caloric intake that is estimated to meet a person's daily needs based on height, age, weight, gender, and physical activity E. when caloric intake through the diet and caloric use by the body are equal F. the amount of energy expended by the body to meet its basic physiological needs 25. Energy balance 26. Positive energy balance 27. TEF 28. Basal metabolic rate 29. Lean body mass 30. EER
Large quantities of solanine can _____
a. give you a headache b. interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses c. reduce the absorption of magnesium d. cause a drastic drop in blood glucose levels e. cause a drastic drop in blood pressure
How is the doneness test determining the "hard crack" stage for candy syrup temperatures described?
a. no water test; the sugar liquefies and becomes light brown b. syrup separates into threads that are hard and brittle, but do not stick to fingers c. syrup forms a ball that is hard enough to hold its shape, yet plastic enough to roll out d. syrup forms a ball that flattens out between fingers
Which assessment should the nurse prioritize in the care of a patient who has recently begun receiving parenteral nutrition (PN)?
a. Skin integrity and bowel sounds b. Electrolyte levels and daily weights c. Auscultation of the chest and tests of blood coagulability d. Peripheral vascular assessment and level of consciousness (LOC)