What phrase best describes the energy needed to maintain basic bodily functions such as the beating of your heart, as well as that need to process food and fuel activity?
a. total energy expenditure
b. basal metabolism
c. resting energy expenditure
d. active metabolism
Ans: a. total energy expenditure
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A. specific knowledge base B. experience C. competence D. attitudes E. intellectual standards
Selective neonatal screening is the testing of an individual known to be at increased risk for a _______________ disorder.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Greg Thomas is a 12 year old who is being weaned off of TPN. In addition to TPN, Greg is on a soft diet. Greg is 5'2" and weighs 110 lbs. His energy needs are estimated to be approximately 2100 kcal/day. His calorie count reveals he is consuming 1700 kcal/day. Which intervention is appropriate at this time?
a. Discontinue TPN. b. Oral feeding should be doubled. c. Enteral feeding should be considered. d. TPN should be increased to provide an additional 1100 kcal.
The non-wheat grains make different types of breads due to the
a. decreased or non-existent protein levels in the non-wheat grain flours. b. decreased starch levels in the non-wheat grain flours. c. increased protein (gluten) levels in the non-wheat grain flours. d. increased levels of starch in the non-wheat grains.