Describe the main objectives of nutritional support for the critically ill
Nutrition support has three main objectives: to preserve lean body mass, to maintain immune function, and to avert metabolic complications.
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The principle of training that states the body must be stressed in order to improve physical ?tness is the ________
A) principle of speci?city B) principle of recuperation C) overload principle D) 10% rule
Which of the following groups of athletes may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency due to inadequate or sporadic caloric intake?
A. Gymnasts and ballet dancers B. Wrestlers attempting to make a low weight class C. Endurance athletes attempting to improve efficiency through weight loss D. Bodybuilders trying to attain a low body fat percentage E. All of these groups may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency
Which of the following does NOT describe an association between protein nutrition and the body's water balance?
a. Inadequate protein intake may lead to edema. b. Insufficient protein synthesis by the liver may lead to edema. c. Excessive protein losses by the kidney may lead to dehydration. d. Excessive protein intake burdens the kidneys to excrete unused nitrogen.
Which statement(s) is/are true regarding energy-producing nutrients??
A) Energy-producing nutrients are organic compounds. B) Energy-producing nutrients are inorganic compounds. C) Energy-producing nutrients are elements. D) Protein, carbohydrate, and fat are energy-producing nutrients. E) Both A and D are true statements.