The middle period of life ranges from 40 to 65 years old. State the caloric need and the rationale for this age range
Physical activities typically begin to decrease, resulting in lowered kilocalorie requirements. There are seldom young children to care for, and the strenuous activities of a job may be delegated to the younger workers. They may tire more easily and exercise may decrease. Appetite and food intake may not decrease, resulting in weight gain.
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a. staphylococcus aureus b. clostridium botulinum c. clostridium perfringens d. campylobacter jejuni
Which of the following best describes the condition known as muscle dysmorphia?
A) Excessive protein synthesis in skeletal muscles. B) Severe psychological distress if not able to exercise. C) Lack of increase in muscle mass despite appropriate eating and exercise. D) Preoccupation and dissatisfaction with muscle size.
What does the term conditionally indispensable mean?
a. Under stressful conditions, amino acids that normally could be made by the body must be provided by the diet. b. Under certain conditions, the body only needs 10 amino acids not the usual 20 amino acids to build and repair tissue. c. Under no conditions can these amino acids be broken down to provide energy. d. Under starvation conditions, these amino acids can be manufactured without a nitrogen-containing (amino) group.
Which symptom is associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)?
a. Fever b. Reduced heart and respiratory rates c. Abnormal red blood cell counts d. Impaired inflammatory response