Maureen Grey is a 75-year-old nursing home patient. She has been obtaining her nutrition via tube feeding for over three years. She is admitted to Good Valley Hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration with weight loss (8 pounds) in one month. In order to prevent further weight loss and to better meet nutritional needs, the dietitian will recommend a(n) ____ formula for Maureen.
A) standard
B) energy-dense
C) low-fiber
D) isotonic
Question 2
What fatty acid is used by the body to synthesize arachidonic acid?
A) oleic acid
B) linoleic acid
C) palmitic acid
D) linolenic acid