This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is aware that magnesium deficiency is a potential nutritional problem in the United ... (Read 63 times)

karen

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
on: Aug 2, 2018
The nurse is aware that magnesium deficiency is a potential nutritional problem in the United States. What is the cause of this potential problem?
 
  A) Low intake of milk and dairy products
  B) Not eating enough citrus fruits in our diet
  C) Not drinking enough enriched orange juice
  D) The use of refined grains over whole grains

Question 2

The amount of protein that most Americans eat is
 
  a. less than we need.
  b. more than we need.
  c. about the amount we need.
  d. very different from day to day.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jordin Calloway

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
A low magnesium intake is related to the intake of refined grains over whole-grain breads and cereals because magnesium is lost during the refining process and not replaced.

Answer to Question 2

B
Most Americans eat more protein than we need.


karen

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Thank you!


Jordin Calloway

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

In 2008, Barack Obama was elected president of the United States, the first minority to achieve this ... In 2008, Barack Obama was elected president of the United States, the first minority to achieve this ...
Nutritional Genomics Diet and lifestyle Nutritional Genomics Diet and lifestyle
Brown Bread contains calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iron, magnesium and sodiu Brown Bread contains calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iron, magnesium and sodiu
Drugs with a potential for abuse are categorized into schedules Drugs with a potential for abuse are categorized into schedules
The predicted solution to the problem posed The predicted solution to the problem posed
Groundwater troubles in the United States Groundwater troubles in the United States
Video: Metabolic Rate, Heat and Thermoregulation - response to heat and cold stresses

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library