Define dysphagia. What is the primary nutrition implication of dysphagia?
What will be an ideal response?
• Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing and is a common problem in neurogenic disease.
• The primary nutrition implications are inadequate oral intake and risk of aspiration/choking.
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A. sleeve gastrectomy B. adjustable gastric banding C. gastric bypass procedure D. gastric resection
Which symptom is consistent with ulcerative colitis?
a. inflammation confined to the rectum and colon b. discrete lesions separated by normal tissue c. cobblestone appearance of tissue d. presence of fistulas e. decreased risk of cancer
A function of protein is to
A) provide essential fatty acids. B) promote growth and repair of body tissues. C) participate in nervous system functioning. D) regulate body temperature.
Large daily fluctuations in body weight, such as 2-4 lbs in a day, are usually due to changes in which of the following?
A. Body water stores B. Body fat stores C. Liver glycogen stores D. Muscle protein stores