Lauren's friend has recommended that she take a vitamin C supplement before undergoing oral
surgery. Lauren is concerned about consuming too much of the supplement
Which of the
following nutrient standards would assist Lauren in determining the highest amount of the
supplement that would be safe for her to consume?
A) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
B) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
C) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
D) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
D
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Mr. X is a 56-year-old male admitted to a hospital for shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. He is diagnosed with pneumonia. He has a history of congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis, hypertension, gout, and coronary artery disease. Height: 5'9" Weight: 220 pounds LABS: Normal Values Arterial BGs: Normal values Na = 133 mEq/L (135–147) mEq/L pH = 7.9 (7.35–7.45) Cl = 103 mEq/L (95–107) mEq/L pCO2 = 30 mmHg (35–45) mmHg K = 4.1 mEq/L (3.5–5.2) mEq/L pO2 = 96 mmHg (70–100) mmHg Glucose = 207 mmol/L (up to 140) mmol/L HCO3 = 26 mEq/L (19–25) mEq/L BUN = 25 mmol/L (7–20) mmol/L Creatinine = 1.5 mmol/L (0.5–1.4) mmol/L Albumin 3.2 mmol/L (3.2–5) mmol/L Cholesterol = 320 mmol/L (< 200) mmol/L What treatment would be the most effective for his acid–base disorder? A. treat pneumonia and lose weight B. control blood pressure and reduce blood cholesterol C. anti-inflammatories for osteoarthritis and lose weight D. insulin therapy and control blood pressure E. manage heart condition and reduce blood cholesterol
The prevalence of obesity has
A. not changed for men or women. B. not changed in women but increased in men. C. increased for both men and women. D. not changed in men but increased in women.
Many Americans need to eat foods that are rich in vitamin D, potassium, calcium and fiber.
a. true b. false
Which of the following hormones signals the brain to decrease in food intake?
A) leptin B) ghrelin C) cholecystokinin D) thyroid hormone