Chapter 1, Problem 6RQ

Non-essential amino acids can be used to make essential amino acids through transamination.   True False

Suppose that our test subject from problem 1 gained 55 pounds between the ages of 25 and 65 (a sadly common occur re nce) , and that her weight at 65 years of age is 175 pounds . Calculate how many excess calories she consumed per day to gain the 55 pounds over 40 years. Assume that our test subject is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What is her BMI? Would she be considered obese at 175 lbs ?

The order is for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) 250 mL of Aminosyn II 5% (protein source), 1000 mL D25W (carbohydrate source), and 500 mL of Lipsyn II 10% (fat source) to be administered IV. How much nutritional value, in kcal, will the client be obtaining from the protein source infusion? Assume 1 g of protein provides 4 kcal of nutritional value. Question 1 options:   a) 50 kcal   b) 165 kcal   c) 100 kcal   d) 82.5 kcal

use the following scenario. Khang is your friend and is interested in applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). He heard from other friends that college students are not eligible for SNAP, but he knows you are taking NUTR200. He tells you he works an administrative work-study job at the Nutritional Sciences Program's front office and makes $18 dollars an hour for 10 hours a week.  Based on Khang's student status, is he eligible for SNAP?    Group of answer choices Yes. Khang is eligible because college students working a work-study job are an exception. Yes. Khang is eligible because the Nutrition Sciences Program collaborates with the Washington Department of Social and Health Services to provide an exception for its student workers.. No. Khang is ineligible because he is a college student. All college students are ineligible for SNAP. No. Khang is ineligible because is a college student and he works. College students who work are ineligible for SNAP

Complete these tables from Consensus Statement Table 1 to determine malnutrition severity. MEMORIZE THESE CHARTS Clinical Characteristic Energy Intake **EER estimated energy requirement Malnutrition in the Context of Acute Illness or Injury Malnutrition in the Context of Chronic Illness Malnutrition in the Context of Social or Environmental Circumstances Nonsevere Severe (Moderate) Nonsevere Severe (moderate) Nonsevere Severe (moderate) 7 days =5 days >= 1 mon of EER for of EER for >=1 mon>/=3 mon =1 mon Malnutrition in the Context of Malnutrition in the Context of Chronic Illness Clinical Acute Illness or Injury Nonsevere Malnutrition in the Context of Social or Environmental Circumstances Severe Characteristic (Moderate) Nonsevere (moderate) Severe Nonsevere Severe (moderate) % Time % % Time % % Time % Interpretation of weight loss 1-2 1 wk >2 5 1 mo >5 5 1 mo >5 5 1 mo >5 7.5 3 mo >7.5 7.5 3 mo >7.5 7.5 3 mo >7.5 10 6 mo >10 10 6 mo >10 20 20 1 yr >20 20 20 1 yr >20

Identify two of the main contributing factors to obesity in women.  Discuss why you believe these factors are the most influential. Discuss one health consequence of obesity.  How does obesity increase the risk for this health condition?Include a statisitc.

I am writing a research paper on using a glucometer in the arm for bariatric patients to track their nutrition, i.e. they can't cheat on their diet pre-, intra- and postoperatively, and must record all values and integrals in the day. I need help with relevant literature either from the ASMBS, NIH, American Journal of Medicine or PubMed to support this and any background information on a glucometer.

Discuss “Fad Diets” which are considered to be beneficial weight-loss strategies?

which of the following regarding fat-soluble vitamins is correct? A. low reserve capacity, hypervitaminosis is a concern B. low reserve capacity, hypovitaminosis is a concern C.  high reserve capacity, hypovitaminosis is a concern D.  high reserve capacity, hypervitaminosis is a concern