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Title: Which of these foods are richest in potassium?
Post by: lnb7942 on Mar 4, 2018
Which of these foods are richest in potassium?
 
 a. fresh fruits and vegetables
  b. milk and dairy products
  c. meats and meat substitutes
  d. bread and cereals

Q. 2

A health care professional was asked by a nursing mom, How many glasses of water should I drink a today? What would be an appropriate recommendation?
 a. 6-8 glasses
 b. 8-10 glasses
 c. 10-12 glasses
 d. more than 12 glasses
 e. Drink enough fluids to keep your urine pale yellow.

Q. 3

People who regularly take prescription drugs such as steroids and diuretics are at risk for a deficiency of:
 
 a. potassium.
  b. chloride.
  c. iodine.
  d. selenium.

Q. 4

Which statement correctly describes maternal energy balance and milk composition?
 a. Protein-calorie malnutrition usually compromises the composition of milk.
 b. Milk production stops whenever there is a negative calorie balance.
 c. Milk production can occur regardless of the calorie balance of the mother.
 d. Protein-calorie malnutrition results in an energy deficit that reduces the volume of milk.
  e. A high-fat diet greatly changes the protein and carbohydrate content of milk compared with a normal diet.

Q. 5

Heart failure related to potassium loss may occur:
 
 a. with diets low in fresh fruits and vegetables.
  b. as a result of severe diarrhea.
  c. in persons with diabetes.
  d. due to an excessive intake of protein.

Q. 6

The 2005 DRI for lactating women is _____ additional kcal per day to support 0.8 kg per month weight loss during the first 6 months.
 a. 200
 b. 330
 c. 500
 d. 650
 e. unlimited


Title: Which of these foods are richest in potassium?
Post by: Brarg on Mar 4, 2018
Answer to #1

a

Answer to #2

e

Answer to #3

a

Answer to #4

d

Answer to #5

b

Answer to #6

b