General Flashcards
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Which of the following describes a breastfeeding woman's sufficient water intake?
Answer: 3.8 L/day
For breastfeeding, 3.8 L of water per day is the appropriate intake (AI). Drinking water is the ideal type of water. All sorts of beverages rank as the second-best source.
A surplus of water builds up in the body when the water balance is positive. It leads to:
Answer: Edema
Edema is the body's abnormal retention of fluid. A more frequent issue is an excess of salt, which can lead to edema, which increases pressure on the artery walls and can result in hypertension. Consuming less salt is advised.
Which nutrient keeps calcium in tact?
Answer: D
Food does not contain a lot of vitamin D. Although it is created by exposure to sunlight, many individuals do not get enough vitamin D. This vitamin is crucial for preserving blood calcium levels.
Except for the following, every suggestion for food treatment in a baby with ketosis is:
Answer: High-protein foods
For a newborn with ketosis, diet treatment may be required for the rest of their lives to prevent episodes of acidity. Although the nutrients and calories young newborns consume are important for their physical and mental development, how and when these nutrients and calories are given to them also affects their psychosocial development.
All of the following should be carried out, with the exception of:
Answer: Do not wear gloves with any hand wound
Naturally, preparing meals at the proper temperature and avoiding prolonged standing at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees F. You should obviously stop known carriers from cooking food.
Which of the following types of study uses data gathered on a number of individuals all at once?
Answer: Cross-sectional study
A cross-sectional research is based on information gathered on a number of individuals all at once. Descriptive studies include cross-sectional investigations.
Which of the following would lead to a greater absorption of iron?
Answer: Meat protein factor
Only the animal protein component will improve iron absorption among the options. The other options reduce the absorption of iron.
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