Which statement best describes amino acid supplements?
a. Your body cannot store them and so any excess will be converted into fat
b. The amino acid arginine can enhance weight loss by stimulating production of human growth hormone.
c. The FDA has approved claims that they help control weight.
d. They have been demonstrated to be safe in children and teens.
e. They help prevent dehydration, which improves performance.
a
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a. increased lean body mass. b. decreased lean body mass. c. increased glycogen stores. d. decreased glycogen stores.
The fibrous protein found in muscles is:
a. collagen. b. myosin. c. hemoglobin. d. albumin.
What is a primary objective of nutrition therapy for HIV?
a. Provision of micronutrient supplements b. Maintenance of lean body mass c. Reducing risk of hypolipidemia d. Correcting changes in blood glucose
TW is a 45 yo M who presents to the hospital with candidiasis, malaise, and diarrhea. He reports that he finally came into the hospital because he has had diarrhea for over 4 weeks and is just "sick and tired.". He cannot eat very much because of the "sores in my mouth.". He doesn't know how much weight he has lost in total but it has been at least 30# since he was at the outpatient clinic last
year. HT: 6'0 WT: 156# What type of medication would TW be prescribed for his candidiasis? a. mouth wash b. isoniazid c. fluconazole d. ART