During an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease, the patient should be placed on small, frequent meals of _____ to minimize stool output and reduce symptoms of malabsorption.
a. a low-sodium, low-kcalorie diet
b. a low-fat, low-fiber diet
c. a low-protein diet
d. parenteral nutrition
e. a clear liquid diet
Question 2
Answer questions 1-10 based on the Elly case study information below. Elly is a 27-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood cholesterol of 237 mg/dl, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 203 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 34 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 44 grams, fiber intake of 38 grams, cholesterol intake of 311 mg, and sodium intake of 3,423 mg. Elly's resting systolic blood pressure reading indicates prehypertension.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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