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vinney12

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on: Aug 19, 2018
Preventing or treating malnutrition in patients hospitalized with acute illness may improve their medical outcomes because ____.
 a. some illnesses lead to eating disorders
 b. patients should lose weight while hospitalized
 c. poor nutrition status weakens the immune system
 d. most patients have limited energy stores
 e. acute illnesses require longer hospital stays than chronic illnesses

Question 2

Which of the following is true about dietary fiber?
 A) It is found in plant and animal foods.
  B) It provides 4 Calories per gram.
  C) It is a simple carbohydrate.
  D) It is used for tissue repair and maintenance.
  E) There is a recommend intake (DRI) level for it.


essyface1

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

E


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