For a person with anorexia nervosa, when is total hospitalization necessary?
A. Growth of lanugo
B. Missing one or more menstrual periods (for women)
C. Body weight falls below 85% of expected weight
D. Self-mutilation or threats of suicide
Answer: D
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Which type of parenteral nutrition is provided at night so patients can participate in routine activities during the day?
a. Continuous parenteral nutrition b. Cyclic parenteral nutrition c. Peripheral parenteral nutrition d. Piggyback parenteral nutrition
Fatal poisoning in a child can occur when:
a. 6-12 tablets of iron-containing drugs are ingested at a time. b. a child takes twice the dose of a child's vitamin at one time. c. too many fruits and vegetables high in potassium are ingested. d. aspirin instead of acetaminophen is given to a child with fever.
In obese pregnant women, the risk for neural tube defects in the infant is believed to result from
a. insufficient exercise. b. poor glycemic control. c. insufficient folate intake. d. higher prevalence of cesarean section.
Which of the following is a feature of chromium supplements in physical performance?
a. Chromium from ginseng shows high bioavailability. b. Athletes may obtain sufficient chromium from green leafy vegetables and legumes. c. Supplements of chromium chloride enhance free fatty acid release but inhibit fatty acid oxidation. d. Most recent studies on chromium picolinate supplementation show no favorable effects on strength or lean body mass. e. Chromium picolinate can increase lean body mass but has no effect on strength.