Recommendations for the Macronutrients for the Elderly Are

question 3

Multiple Choice

Recommendations for the macronutrients for the elderly are:

• A)40-60% of energy from carbohydrate,25-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein
• B)35-55% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein
• C)50-70% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein.
• D)45-65% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein.
• E)50-65% of energy from carbohydrate,25-40% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein.

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Definitions:

K

The chemical symbol for Potassium, an essential dietary mineral and electrolyte involved in nerve function, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.

HA

Depending on context, this can refer to Hyaluronic Acid, a molecule involved in skin hydration and cellular functions, or Hemagglutinin, a protein on the surface of influenza viruses responsible for binding the virus to the host cell.

pH

A measurement system designed to determine the level of acidity or alkalinity in water-based solutions, marked on a continuum from 0 to 14.

K

In the context of chemistry, often represents the equilibrium constant, symbolizing the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium.