Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g., tooth decay, stomach ulcers, and esophageal tears) arise as a result of
A. low blood calcium levels.
B. low blood potassium levels.
C. vomiting to purge excess calories.
D. laxative abuse.
Answer: C
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a. eliminate dairy foods from her diet b. eat less meat and include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in her diet c. eat more eggs and less meat d. eliminate beef and pork from her diet
What dietary recommendation is advised for individuals with hypertriglyceridemia??
A) ?Reduce intake of added sugars and refined grain products. B) ?Decrease sodium intake and improve intake of dairy products. C) ?Eliminate polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet. D) ?Reduce kcalorie intake by 45 percent daily.
Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
a. Corn b. Olives c. Roasted turkey d. Roasted peanuts
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the Human Gastric Simulator (HGS)?
A) The HGS allows researchers to study how food particles are broken down in the GI tract. B) The HGS effectively simulates gastric secretions of the human GI tract. C) Tracers in the HGS pinpoint particular aspects of human metabolism. D) The HGS avoids the technical and ethical challenges of animal testing.