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The dietary regimen that would provide optimal nutrition for a person who is recovering from an extended illness is a diet

A) low in protein, fat, and carbohydrates; high in minerals and vitamins; and very low in fiber.
B) providing adequate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins along with adequate water and fiber.
C) high in protein, fiber, and fluid; low in carbohydrates; and adequate in vitamins and minerals.
D) with essential amounts of vitamins and minerals; high in protein; and low in fat, carbohydrates, and fiber.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Overnutrition is characterized by

A) overeating at a meal.
B) excess nutrient and energy intake over time.
C) eating a diet with too much variety.
D) using dietary supplements.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are developed by the

C.G.is a 45-year-old man who has a history of diabetes.and the dietary history reveals that he enjoys a good breakfast with whole grain cereal and fruit.For lunch.he usually eats soup or an entrée consisting of a salad and meat along with 2% milk and a sugary soda.He usually has an afternoon snack of chips and sugary soda.and dinner is eaten at a restaurant most days of the week where he chooses steaks.hamburgers.and fries or onion rings along with a salad and a beer or other high-calorie beverage.One of the most important recommendations for C.G.would be

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the functions of protein?

The number of kilocalories from fat in a sandwich that contains 22 g fat is _____ kcal.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) address the nutrient needs of

You are asked to explain the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to an adult community education class at the local college.The most appropriate areas to cover in teaching this topic include

The main nutrients involved in metabolic regulation and control are

The nutrients that provide the body with its primary source of fuel for energy are

Mr.Katz.who is 48 years old.is admitted to the hospital with a fracture to his left hip.He weighs 248 lb (54 lb above his desired weight) .He is considered to be in a state of overnutrition.The statement most true regarding his state of overnutrition is that

The goal of the MyPlate food guide is to promote

A 65-year-old man requires 2000 kcal/day without any specific fat or carbohydrate requirements.The approximate number of kilocalories per day from fat that his diet should provide is _____ kcal/day.

You are asked to help plan meals for a local monthly community dinner meeting for the elderly.The tool that would be most helpful for planning healthy meals is the

The body's main storage form of carbohydrate is

Which is least likely to be a primary cause of malnutrition?

The person most at risk for malnutrition would be a(n)

A patient requires a nutrition assessment.The most appropriate professional to perform the assessment is a

The basic building units of protein are called _____ acids.

The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 15 g protein is _____ kcal.