The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) recommend that 20 to 30 percent of energy should come from lipids. Given that the caloric requirement per day is approximately 2,000 kcal, how much kilocalories of energy should come from lipids?

Arah is eating lunch with friends outside in the commons area of her school. one of sarah’s friends offers to share a marijuana joint with her. what could be the outcome if sarah were caught smoking marijuana at school? nothing will happen because she did not buy the joint. she could be suspended from school. nothing will happen because she is underage. the consequences would be up to sarah’s parents.

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

What if you were not responsible for planning the menu, and you noticed that the portions provided were often very large? what resource(s) could you use to understand the appropriate portion sizes for children? a. national and state health standards b. cooking course c. ask parents d. ask the school nurse and guidance counselor