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Which type of assessment detects subclinical nutrient deficiencies?
Which type of assessment detects subclinical nutrient deficiencies?
- Clinical assessment
- Anthropometric assessment
- Biochemical assessment (correct)
- Dietary assessment
What is the purpose of examining the lipid profile in biochemical assessment?
What is the purpose of examining the lipid profile in biochemical assessment?
- To measure visceral and somatic proteins
- To detect subclinical nutrient deficiencies
- To evaluate the levels of lipids in the body (correct)
- To assess immunocompetence
What does SI stand for in 'Clinical Laboratory Values and SI Units'?
What does SI stand for in 'Clinical Laboratory Values and SI Units'?
- Systematic International
- Standardized Index
- Système International (correct)
- Standard Information
Which unit is used for measuring mass in SI Units?
Which unit is used for measuring mass in SI Units?
In SI Units, what is the symbol for thermodynamic temperature?
In SI Units, what is the symbol for thermodynamic temperature?
What is the purpose of using SI Units for reporting lab values?
What is the purpose of using SI Units for reporting lab values?
What is the purpose of the patient history in the nutritional assessment process?
What is the purpose of the patient history in the nutritional assessment process?
What do handgrip strength assessments help predict in the nutritional assessment process?
What do handgrip strength assessments help predict in the nutritional assessment process?
What is the recommended handgrip strength for women according to the text?
What is the recommended handgrip strength for women according to the text?
What other test is mentioned for functional assessment besides handgrip strength?
What other test is mentioned for functional assessment besides handgrip strength?
What does ADL stand for in the context of functional assessment?
What does ADL stand for in the context of functional assessment?
When should handgrip strength be measured according to the text?
When should handgrip strength be measured according to the text?
What is included in the environmental assessment mentioned in the text?
What is included in the environmental assessment mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a positive acute-phase serum protein?
Which of the following is a positive acute-phase serum protein?
What is the half-life of retinol-binding protein?
What is the half-life of retinol-binding protein?
In which condition would you expect to find low albumin levels?
In which condition would you expect to find low albumin levels?
Which serum protein is most abundant and has the longest half-life?
Which serum protein is most abundant and has the longest half-life?
What is the function of transferrin?
What is the function of transferrin?
Which vitamin would be assessed using serum 25(OH)D?
Which vitamin would be assessed using serum 25(OH)D?
Which serum protein is a positive acute-phase protein used to detect inflammation?
Which serum protein is a positive acute-phase protein used to detect inflammation?
What is the main function of retinol-binding protein?
What is the main function of retinol-binding protein?
Which vitamin is most commonly assessed using serum folate?
Which vitamin is most commonly assessed using serum folate?
What is the main role of prealbumin (transthyretin)?
What is the main role of prealbumin (transthyretin)?
