Cassandra Lyons is a 73-year-old retired administrative assistant. She has had recurrent episodes of pneumonia with weight loss for the past 5 months. Her past medical history includes high cholesterol and diabetes. Once again she is admitted to the hospital. The nurse suspects a swallowing problem and recommends an evaluation that involves direct visualization of the esophagus, which will most
likely be performed by ____.
A) a barium swallow test
B) an endoscopy
C) a neurological exam
D) surgery
B
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A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to stimulate the production, release, or action of ________.
A. peptide YY B. aldosterone C. salivary amylase D. ghrelin
Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods. Before exams, she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive. Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy. Based on this information, Carey is at risk of developing ________.
A. muscle dysmorphia B. the female athlete triad C. diabulimia D. an eating disorder
About 60 percent of an individual's daily energy needs is determined by
A) the amount of physical activity. B) the individual's basal metabolic rate. C) the thermic effect of food. D) both the amount of physical activity and the thermic effect of food.
In the interest of cost, use of preexisting educational materials is acceptable for nutrition education programs
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false