Dietary recommendations for patients with chylous ascites or chylothorax include:
a. replacement of long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) with MCTs.
b. high energy and protein intakes.
c. use of immune-enhancing formulas.
d. normal diet.
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A. both male or female B. female C. neither male nor female D. male
If a "limiting amino acid" is missing in the diet:
a. it can be replaced with another during protein synthesis b. it can be synthesized in the body if its non-essential c. gene expression will alter to compensate for it. d. it is usually due to the deamination and burning of that amino acid.
Heavy alcohol consumption may impair vitamin K absorption resulting in:
A) bruising and prolonged bleeding. B) impaired vision and night blindness. C) bone fractures and osteoporosis. D) muscle rigidity, cramps, and twitching.
Absorption of water and the uptake of Na and Cl ions is most efficiently absorbed in the _________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)