Many adults take in too little dietary calcium, but high-dose calcium supplements after the age of 50 can compensate for low peak bone mineral density
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
You might also like to view...
A deficiency in which vitamin causes the disease beriberi?
A. niacin B. thiamin C. cobalamin D. ascorbic acid
Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds
The dietitian assesses Mr. Jamison's protein needs based on an appropriate weight for his height and estimates that he requires _____ grams of protein per day. a. 25-51 b. 52-62 c. 56-83 d. 98-118
A patient with a history of renal disease complains of muscle cramping, twitching, and restless leg syndrome. The nurse recognizes these as symptoms of:
a. renal osteodystrophy. b. uremic syndrome. c. kidney stones. d. PEM.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy people should limit their sodium intake to less than ________ per day.
A. 3000 mg B. 10 mg C. 2300 mg D. 150 mg