Food Proteins Are Used Most Efficiently When We

question 12

Multiple Choice

Food proteins are used most efficiently when we

• A) are eating a very low kilocalorie diet.
• B) eat large quantities of protein even though our kilocalorie intake may be low.
• C) are consuming enough carbohydrates and fats to meet our kilocalorie needs.
• D) are eating enough fat even though carbohydrate intake may be low.

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Definitions:

Kangaroo Care

Treatment for preterm infants that involves skin-to-skin contact.

Skin-to-Skin Contact

The practice of holding an infant directly against one's skin to promote bonding and physiological stability.

Low-Birth-Weight Infant

An infant born with a body weight of less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds), often due to premature birth or poor maternal health.

Postpartum Period

The time immediately following the birth of a child until the mother's body has returned to a near pre-pregnant state, typically considered to be about six weeks, which is critical for both maternal and infant health.