A patient should be fully informed of a treatment's benefits and risks in a fair and honest manner. If the patient agrees to the proposed treatment, it is referred to as _____
a. autonomy b. informed consent
c. beneficence d. distributive justice
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In comparison to the composition of carbohydrates and fats, which element found in proteins makes them unique?
A) carbon B) oxygen C) nitrogen D) ?hydrogen
Which of the following statements defines anthropometry?
A. It is defined as the study of diet- and nutrient-related functions and interactions of genes and their effects on health and disease. B. It is defined in adults as blood pressure exerted inside blood vessel walls that typically exceeds 140/90 mmHg. C. It refers to the study of the replacement of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron that are lost when grains are refined. D. It is the science of measuring the human body and its various parts. E. It refers to certain fiberlike forms of indigestible carbohydrates that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the lower intestine.
The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________.
A. individuals with a low-income B. women C. pregnant women D. older adults living in long-term care facilities