This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Breast milk provides all the nutrients needed by the infant except iron. _________________________ ... (Read 97 times)

drink

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 554
Breast milk provides all the nutrients needed by the infant except iron. ___________________ ______
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Jill, 78 years old, and Henry, 80 years old, have been married for 58 years. Although they have family members who do the grocery shopping, Jill does most of the cooking. Unfortunately, Jill and Henry both have dentures that fit poorly. They are unable to chew raw foods or tougher cuts of meats. Their diet primarily consists of soft foods such as potatoes, gelatin, bread, macaroni, and eggs. Physical examination revealed that both Jill and Henry are emaciated with wasting muscles in the legs.
 
  With the above food sources in mind, what nutrients are Jill and Henry not receiving?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

djpooyouma

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

Vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and enough total calories.





 

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library