A gene is a
A. cellular organelle that helps maintain proper acid-base balance.
B. structure that helps transfer amino acids to ribosomes.
C. type of lipoprotein that transports certain vitamins in the bloodstream.
D. piece of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
Answer: D
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a. 13 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40 e. 50
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Elly" case study information below. Elly is a 27-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood
cholesterol of 237 mg/dl, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 203 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 34 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 44 grams, fiber intake of 38 grams, cholesterol intake of 311 mg, and sodium intake of 3,423 mg. ? Elly's sodium intake could negatively affect her blood pressure. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Mary Moore, who is 3 months pregnant with her fourth child, comes to the clinic for her monthly prenatal visit. You are doing client education regarding her nutritional status. She is 5?4? tall and currently weighs165 pounds. She is planning on breast-feeding her baby
List one dietary goal with nursing measures.
A group of researchers wants to determine whether certain dietary factors are associated with the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The scientists follow a group of 500 healthy newborn babies for 10 years and collect health information as well as dietary practices for each child. At the end of the study period, the scientists analyze the data for correlations between the children's dietary practices and their likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD. This is an example of a ________ study.
A. factorial B. retrospective C. hypothetical D. prospective