The disease pellagra is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis, and, in severe cases, dementia
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A full milk supply is considered _____ ounces per day
a. 5-8 b. 10-15 c. 15-25 d. 25-35 e. 40-50
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the small intestine
Indicate whether statement is true or false.
Robert would like to gain weight, but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder, his BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in one year. According to this information, his physician will need to ________.
A. provide him with a low-fat, low-carb diet that provides 900 kcal/day to gain weight B. treat him with hypermetabolic medications C. determine whether he has a serious chronic disease, such as tuberculosis D. let him know that it is not necessary for him to gain weight, because his BMI is in the healthy range
The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:
a. the elderly are malnourished. b. fat mass in the body decreases. c. digestive efficiency declines. d. lean body mass diminishes.