Inadequate intake of _____ during pregnancy has been associated with neural-tube defects
a. vitamin D
b. choline
c. vitamin A
d. DHA
e. folate
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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 Which compensatory disorder could Mr. X develop? A. metabolic alkalosis B. metabolic acidosis C. respiratory alkalosis D. respiratory acidosis E. physical acidosis
Dehydrated older adults are more susceptible to _____
a. ambulatory distress b. urinary tract infections c. herniation d. stomach ulcers e. emphysema
John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore
the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein. Based on your text, answer the following questions.John has been eating a typical high-protein diet ever since he began working out regularly. Which description most likely characterizes his diet? a. It is often low in fruits and vegetables. b. It is often low in saturated fat. c. It is often too high in fiber. d. It is often high in whole-grains. e. It is consistently low in red meat.
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't provide any energy for the human body?
A. Alcohol B. Iron C. Glucose D. Protein