Discuss the use of carbohydrates in parenteral nutrition. ...

[jazziefee]

Discuss the use of carbohydrates in parenteral nutrition.

Question 2

Which factor is related to the quality of a food protein?
 A) essential amino acid balance
  B) nonessential amino acid balance
  C) total amino acids per gram of food
  D) quantity of nonessential amino acids that can be converted to glucose

[canderson530]

Answer to Question 1

Glucose is the main source of energy in parenteral solutions. It is provided in the form of dextrose monohydrate, in which each glucose molecule is associated with a single water molecule. Dextrose monohydrate provides 3.4 kcalories per gram, slightly less than pure glucose, which provides 4 kcalories per gram. Commercial dextrose solutions are available in concentrations between 2.5 and 70 percent; concentrations higher than 10 percent are usually used only in TPN solutions.

Answer to Question 2

A

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