What is a "stress factor"?
Stress factors are conditions that add energy needs to critically ill patients and account for stress, injury or intensive care treatments. Examples include intensive care, acute kidney injury, burns, repletion after inflammation and acute pancreatitis.
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Which type of fat appears to have no nutritional benefit?
a. Monounsaturated fat b. Omega-3 fatty acids c. Omega-6 fatty acids d. Trans fatty acids
A client wants to increase omega-3 fatty acids. What is the most effective way?
a. add fish oil supplements b. cook with vegetable oil versus lard c. include salmon that is baked or broiled d. select fish when ordering from fast-food restaurants
Which of the following is true regarding the First Law of Thermodynamics?
a. Energy is not created or destroyed. b. Energy is created but not destroyed. c. Energy is destroyed but not created. d. Energy is both created and destroyed.
A common response to the stress of competition is gastrointestinal upset
Indicate whether the statement is true or false