Which nutritional intervention should be encouraged for a client with cirrhosis and steatorrhea?
a. Increasing the intake of polyunsaturated fat
b. Reducing kcalorie intake by 20%
c. Limiting vitamin B intake
d. Limiting fat intake and using MCT oil
d
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A. breakdown of food into nutrients B. transmission of nervous impulses C. production of red blood cells D. destruction of toxic metabolic by-products
A woman ate 1/2 of a pita bread sandwich filled with tuna salad. The entire sandwich contained 20 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams protein, and 5 grams fat. Approximately how many calories did she obtain?
a. 80 b. 130 c. 150 d. 160
Sylvia has a disease that blocks the delivery of bile and pancreatic amylase to her small intestine. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this disease?
A. Weight gain B. Chronic heartburn that's not relieved by antacids C. Frequent headaches D. Greasy stools that float
Cortical bone is more sensitive than trabecular bone to changes in hormonal and nutritional
factors. Indicate whether the statement is true or false