A variety of complications may result from the improper use of Very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) including fatigue, kidney stones, impaired phagocytic function, inflammation of the intestines, low blood pressure, and even death.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which of the following statements about children with Kwashiorkor is false
A. Their fat stores are completely depleted. B. Their hair changes color. C. Their skin pigment changes. D. They have retarded growth.
A person is most likely to have a diet with good protein quality if he or she:
a. has a high protein intake. b. consumes a variety of foods. c. uses amino acid supplements. d. buys high-quality meats.
Daniel is a 10-year-old boy who has just been diagnosed with the nephrotic syndrome. Which condition might he develop as a result?
A) beriberi B) pellagra C) anemia D) rickets
HDL cholesterol_____
a. is associated with the development of angina b. helps prevent inflammation in plaque c. is associated with the development of diabetes d. is composed primarily of cholesterol e. is composed primarily of triglycerides