Adults in the United States consume an average of _____ mg of sodium per day.

500
1,200
2,400
3,500
6,000


3,500

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a. cephalic b. gastric c. intestinal d. esophageal

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Placement of enteral feeding tubes should be confirmed using:

a. x-ray examination. b. magnetic resonance imaging. c. manual verification. d. aspirates of gastrointestinal fluids.

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Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Will Rebecca be

able to sit in a high chair and maintain a stable feeding position at 6 months—the same physical development expected from a term infant? a. Yes b. No

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One of the hottest areas of debate regarding the interplay between ethics and genetics has to do with direct-to-consumer marketing of _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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