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For fats
what are the essential fatty acids
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examples of essential fatty acids include linolenic (omega-3) and linoleic
(omega-6)
while assisting the patient with meal selection, the nurse realizes that patients who
practice Islam or Judaism share an avoidance of which of the following foods?
a. alcohol
b. shellfish
c. caffeine
d. pork products
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d
Breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in a release of energy
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catabolism
The nurse is discussing dietary intake with a patient who is on a renal diet. The nurse
informs the patient that the diet will specifically include which of the following?
a. restriction of potassium and sodium
b. increase in complex carbohydrates
c. increase in folic acid intake
d. reduction in caffeine intake
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a
It is recommended that less than 6% of the total daily fat intake should be saturated
fat. Which food(s) should the nurse advise the patient to avoid? Select all that apply.
a. corn oil
b. crackers
c. cheese
d. trout
, e. cashews
f. ice cream
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b, c, f
difficulty in swallowing
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dysphagia
What are the macronutrients and micronutrients?
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Nutrients are necessary substances obtained from ingested food that
supply the body with energy; build and maintain bones, muscles, and skin;
and aid in the normal growth and function of each body system
Macronutrients are water, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals
While doing a nutritional assessment of a low-income family, the community health
nurse determines that the family's diet is inadequate in protein content. The nurse
suggests which of the following lower-cost foods to increase protein content?
a. rice
b. beans