Cachexia is defined as _____. ?
A) ? abnormally low amounts of proteins in the blood
B) ? anorexia combined with dysphagia
C) ? a malignant carcinogen
D) ? severe malnutrition and body wasting
D
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The hormone glucagon stimulates the body to break down stored glycogen, releasing glucose into the bloodstream.
a. true b. false
The RDA for thiamin is _____ .
a. higher in women than men b. the same for men and women c. measured in micrograms d. sometimes hard to meet because thiamin is not found in many foods e. only slightly higher for men than women
Insulin may be used by clients with type 2 diabetes if they:
a. are unsuccessful with weight loss. b. are unable to achieve glycemic control with nutrition therapy. c. are unable to achieve glycemic control with oral agents. d. prefer more flexibility in meal planning.
In an omega-3 fatty acid of any chain length the first double bond is
A. between the third and fourth carbons counting from the omega (methyl) end of the molecule. B. between the third and fourth carbons counting from the alpha (carboxylic acid) end of the molecule. C. between the sixth and seventh carbons counting from the omega (methyl) end of the molecule. D. in a trans configuration.