A patient has a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.5. Which health problem is this patient at risk for developing?

A. Heart disease
B. Hyperinsulinemia
C. Gastrointestinal dysfunction
D. Obesity


Answer: D

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The nurse evaluates the diet of a pregnant client, and finds that it is low in zinc. The nurse knows that zinc intake should increase during pregnancy to promote protein metabolism

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The adult intestine processes approximately how many liters of luminal content per day?

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