The major objective of the Nurse's Health Study I was to ____
a. investigate the development of cardiovascular disease
b. prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes
c. investigate diets and lifestyle risk factors for chronic disease in women
d. evaluate men's health and fitness to incidence of serious illness
c
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Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing
A. pancreatic failure. B. chronic constipation. C. irritable bowel syndrome. D. peptic ulcers.
The body's short-term energy needs are supplied by:
a. glycogen. b. fatty acids. c. oxygen. d. amino acids.
Susan has type 2 diabetes. According to Susan's latest medical report, her fasting blood glucose level was 95 mg/dl. After he reviewed the entire report, Susan's physician told her to do a better job of controlling her blood glucose level. Why would Susan's physician make such a recommendation to her?
A. Susan's fasting LDL cholesterol level was low. B. Susan's blood glucose level was too high. C. Susan's HbA1c was 8.2. D. Susan's blood pressure was too low.
Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?
a. Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group b. Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity c. Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group d. Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes