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What is the main goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?
What is the main goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?
- Maximizing gastrointestinal symptoms
- Minimizing energy intake
- Providing only energy for growth
- Providing adequate amounts of energy, protein, and micronutrients (correct)
Which of the following is not an indication of good nutrition according to the text?
Which of the following is not an indication of good nutrition according to the text?
- Decreased risk of communicable diseases
- Safer pregnancy and childbirth
- Improved immune system
- Stronger maternal health (correct)
What is considered a healthy weight range according to the text?
What is considered a healthy weight range according to the text?
- 30.0 or higher
- 25.0 to 29.9
- Less than 18.5
- 18.5 to 24.9 (correct)
Why is patient nutrition considered important?
Why is patient nutrition considered important?
What does nutrition support aim to provide in pediatric patients?
What does nutrition support aim to provide in pediatric patients?
What is the average weight of an adult in North America according to the text?
What is the average weight of an adult in North America according to the text?
Which of the following statements about nutrition is true?
Which of the following statements about nutrition is true?
What is the primary reason cited in the text for the importance of patient nutrition?
What is the primary reason cited in the text for the importance of patient nutrition?
Which group of patients would typically require nutritional support?
Which group of patients would typically require nutritional support?
Based on the information provided, what is considered an overweight BMI range?
Based on the information provided, what is considered an overweight BMI range?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an average adult weight in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an average adult weight in the text?
What is the primary goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?
What is the primary goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?
