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Chelseaamend · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Sarah, an 8-year-old girl, suffers from swelling of abdomen, hands, and feet. Her doctor examines her and reports that the swelling is due to a low level of albumin in her blood that has led to fluid accumulation in her tissues. In this scenario, Sarah suffers from a condition called _____.
A) anaphylaxis
B) edema
C) phenylketonuria
D) marasmus

Question 2

The Institute of Medicine's Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) recommend that you consume:
A) 1.4-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram body weight per day.
B) 10 to 35 percent of your energy as protein.
C) 15 to 30 percent of your body weight as protein.
D) 1.2 to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram body weight per day.