Your nephew Jimmy, who is 10 years old, has told you that his body doesn't make insulin. He confides in you that he craves candy but was told by his parents that he can only eat sugar-free snacks. Jimmy has most likely been diagnosed with ____
A) ?hyperactivity
B) ?type 1 diabetes
C) ?type 2 diabetes
D) ?non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
B
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In the buffering system, CO2 + H2O H2CO3 H+ + HCO3-, which component acts as the acid?
a. CO2 b. H+ c. HCO3- d. H2CO3
TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD. She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1" WT: 104# UBW: 115# All of the following would be part of registered dietitian's nutrition plan for TS except:
a. resting before meals. b. small, frequent meals. c. avoiding excess energy intake. d. physical exercise to increase fat mass.
Explain why two 30-year-old 150-pound males, one obese and one lean, expend different numbers of Calories performing the same activity.
What will be an ideal response?
The adolescent growth spurt:
a. begins earlier in girls than in boys. b. affects every organ except the brain. c. decreases total nutrient needs. d. causes a greater weight gain in girls.