Reduced kidney function can cause nitrogen-containing waste products, such as ____, to accumulate in the blood

A) ammonia
B) creatinine
C) amino acids
D) lipids


B

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Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. Factors than can decrease the risk of esophageal cancer include intake of ____

A) high-vitamin C foods B) alcohol C) high-calcium foods D) high-sugar foods

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Which of the following is a limitation of the USDA MyPlate?

A) The USDA MyPlate goes too far in encouraging individuals to consume healthier foods. B) MyPlate recommends that all grains consumed should be whole grains. C) MyPlate does not illustrate the benefits of regular physical activity. D) MyPlate replaces ethnic variations of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.

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What are the warning signs of growth difficulties in infants?

What will be an ideal response?

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A likely result of exercising vigorously for an hour in hot, humid weather without drinking any fluids is ____

a. decreased body temperature b. decreased heart rate c. muscle swelling and inflammation d. muscle cramping and fatigue e. increased risk of hypernatremia

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