The point of highest relative fat metabolism (oxidation) occurs ____
A) at an exercise intensity equal to maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
B) at an exercise intensity equal to the lactate threshold
C) at an exercise intensity in the "fat burning zone"
D) while taking a nap
D
You might also like to view...
In the stomach, ________ participate in the chemical digestion of protein.
A. hydrochloric acid and pepsin B. bile and urea C. gastric lipase and mucus D. ammonia and salivary amylase
?
JB is a 53-year-old male who has recently divorced. He has experienced periods of depression and decreased appetite. His family reports a history of heavy drinking habits and a 15 kg weight loss. He was previously diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Paracentesis and TIPS procedures were performed. JB's condition seems to have worsened; he complains of stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting at times. His abdomen is sore to touch and feels swollen. JB has developed ascites and pedal edema. His urinary output has decreased, and he continues to lose weight. JB also complains of pain when swallowing food. Because of JB's persistent symptoms, he's been admitted to a hospital. A referral to the SLP for an MBS was also ordered and resulted in dysphagia for which pureed diet was recommended. On day 2, JB still complains of nausea and no per os intake has been reported. The MD prescribed a dietary consultation. An RD is required to assess the patient and recommend alternate means of nutrition support, currently NPO. Ht: 5'11" Wt: 145 # UBW: 163# Dx: End-stage liver cirrhosis, dysphagiaPMH: alcoholic cirrhosis, portal hypertension Labs:Na: 134 Cl: 101 BUN: 4 Alb: 2.3 TG: 305 Transferrin: 101 NH4: 53 Glu: 139 AST: 45 ALT 48 Alk Phos: 40 Bilirubin: 2.1K: 5.2 CO2: 25 Cr: 1.8 H/H: 11/35 Diet: NPOMeds: Neomycin, Aldactone, Lasix, Reglan How would the registered dietitian determine JB's caloric needs in this situation? A. 15–20 kcal/kg IBW B. 20–25 kcal/kg IBW C. 25–30 kcal/kg IBW D. 30–35 kcal/kg current body weight E. 35–40 kcal/kg current body weight
When documenting, which of the following criteria should be considered or included?
a. credentials b. signed and dated c. all of these d. errors have a single line through them with initials and date
Ruth is an 85-year-old who is currently living alone. Her husband has recently moved to a retirement facility where he receives supervised medical care. Ruth has routinely prepared their daily meals for the past 65 years and now finds herself eating very little because she doesn't feel like cooking for herself. Although she is in good health she has been occasionally hospitalized the past few
years for dizziness that turned out to be caused by dehydration. Ruth also used to make weekly trips to the supermarket and tend to the garden, but now with her husband in the retirement home she is getting less physical activity. Ruth has never had to really think about her personal nutrition because she was used to providing balanced meals for her family. She has also never had to think about exercising because until recently she has always led an active lifestyle. However, she now feels that she must make an effort to learn more about what she can do to maintain her health and nutrition. Answer the following question(s) to help Ruth get started in the right direction. How many cups of fluid should Ruth plan to drink everyday? A) 6 cups B) 8 cups C) 11 cups D) 15 cups