& A 2023/2024 GRADED A+
What year was the first successful solution used to support the life of an infant at university of
Pennsylvania dudrick? correct answers 1965
Amino acids correct answers Organic compounds that are the chief components of proteins; are the
protein component and calorie source in TPN
Anabolism correct answers the building up of body tissues; the use of amino acid in constructive
metabolism to grow and repair cells
Anthropometrics correct answers The measurement of the size, proportions, and range of motion of the
human body to aid in evaluation of nutritional status
Catabolism correct answers Breakdown of body tissues, especially protein destruction to release energy
Dextrose correct answers The carbohydrate component and calorie source in TPN, 1 gm=3.4 calories
Fat emulsions correct answers Solution containing fatty acids that are important in the structure of cell
membranes and a source of energy for the body; the component and calorie source in TPN; 1 g =9 cal
Kwashiorkor correct answers Malnourished state characterized by normal or excess body weight-
produced by a severely inadequate amount of protein in the diet. Visceral protein stores depleted.
Marasmus correct answers A malnourished state that is characterized by a skinny appearance and a
percent loss of body weight; due to reduced intake, the calorie-protein ratio may be adequate. Visceral
protein stores preserved.
peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) correct answers A less concentrated nutrient solution (dextrose
10% or less, protein 5% or less) sometimes prescribed for patients who have a malfunctioning
gastrointestinal tract and need short term nutrition lasting less than 2 weeks.
total parenteral nutrition correct answers Nutritional solution that is delivered to the central veins and
has a final dextrose concentration of over 10%; short or long term
4 blood proteins used to diagnosis malnutrition correct answers Albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, retinol
binding protein
Albumin (blood) correct answers 3.5-5.5 g/dL
the half life of albumin is ____ days correct answers 20
serum transferrin correct answers Normal >200.
Prealbumin correct answers 16-29 mg/100 ml