Metabolic effects associated with obesity are closely related to the presence of large amounts of visceral fat. These metabolic effects produce which of the following?
a. Chronic inflammation
b. Free radical generation
c. Oxidative stress
d. Insulin resistance
e. All of the above
e
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A. Chewing tobacco B. Red wine C. Bitter orange D. Wheat germ
Patients taking the NRTI didanosine should be told to
a. take it on an empty stomach. b. take it 2 hours before or 3 hours after a meal. c. avoid taking it with a high fat meal. d. avoid magnesium supplements while taking it.
Deficiency of which of the following nutrients causes hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?
A) Iron B) Vitamin B12 C) Folate D) Vitamin E E) Fluoride
HK is a 60 yo M who has been diagnosed with achalasia. He has a history of Chagas disease and has been complaining of "food getting stuck in his throat.". The registered dietitian consults with HK and finds that he has been afraid to eat due to his symptoms and has experienced a 13# unintentional weight loss. HT: 5'8" WT: 170# What surgical procedure might the MD recommend for HK?
a. botulinum toxin b. esophagectomy c. esophageal myotomy d. gastrectomy