All of the following are true regarding phosphorus EXCEPT:
1.it transports oxygen as a component of hemoglobin.
2.it is a component of bones and teeth.
3.it is necessary to maintain the right acid-base balance of body fluids.
4.milk products are a good food source.
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Mr. Winslett is a COPD patient who is complaining of poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. Which of the following is the nurse's appropriate suggestion for improving his food intake?
a. "Consume larger meals." b. "Substitute beans for meat." c. "Drink a supplement before eating." d. "Eat smaller, more frequent meals."
Which of the following hormones decreases hunger?
a. Insulin b. Ghrelin c. Leptin d. Glucagon
Frequent reflux of highly acidic gastric fluids results in
a. inflammation and scarring of the esophagus. b. stomach ulcers. c. the inability to swallow. d. use of medications.
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL
Which of the following recommendations to help Mr. Joiner reduce his risk of developing diabetes is least likely to be effective? a. "Lose weight." b. "Increase your physical activity." c. "Choose higher-fiber, lower-fat foods at restaurants." d. "Learn to cook."