Which of the following is the largest component of total energy expenditure (TEE)?
a. RMR
b. thermogenic effect of digestion
c. physical activity
d. metabolic stress
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a. RMR
Which of the following statements explains why fermentable fiber is a beneficial
addition to enteral formulas?
a. colonic bacteria act on fiber to produce short-chain fatty acids that provide an
energy source to the intestinal mucosa
b. colonic bacteria act on the fiber to produce SCFAs, which in turn, exert trophic
effects on the intestinal mucosa
, c. fermentable fiber may help control diarrhea by slowing gastric emptying
d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
Which of the following nutrients is added to rehydration liquids to promote water
absorption in patients with diarrhea?
a. sodium and glucose
b. amino acids
c. long-chain fatty acids
d. alcohol
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a. sodium and glucose
Risk factors for aspiration include all of the following except:
a. malnutrition
b. use of naso/oro-feeding tube
c. bolus EN feeding
d. supine position
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a. malnutrition
a. RMR
b. thermogenic effect of digestion
c. physical activity
d. metabolic stress
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a. RMR
Which of the following statements explains why fermentable fiber is a beneficial
addition to enteral formulas?
a. colonic bacteria act on fiber to produce short-chain fatty acids that provide an
energy source to the intestinal mucosa
b. colonic bacteria act on the fiber to produce SCFAs, which in turn, exert trophic
effects on the intestinal mucosa
, c. fermentable fiber may help control diarrhea by slowing gastric emptying
d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
Which of the following nutrients is added to rehydration liquids to promote water
absorption in patients with diarrhea?
a. sodium and glucose
b. amino acids
c. long-chain fatty acids
d. alcohol
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a. sodium and glucose
Risk factors for aspiration include all of the following except:
a. malnutrition
b. use of naso/oro-feeding tube
c. bolus EN feeding
d. supine position
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a. malnutrition
