Why are elderly at high risk for dehydration?


Diminished thirst perception and other physical, cognitive, speech, mobility, and visual impairments

Nutritional Science

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To test a vitamin supplement to see if it will dissolve and be absorbed into the body, you could drop the supplement into which fluid?

a. Baking soda and water b. Black coffee c. Lemon juice d. Bleach

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Should drug screening for steroids be carried out in high school athletic programs/teams? Why or why not?

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A low-carbohydrate diet forces the body to draw on its own protein for its needed glucose

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Peptide YY (PYY) is secreted by the intestines and causes a decreased drive to eat

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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