In adults, an iodine deficiency can cause
A) blindness. B) goiter. C) pernicious anemia. D) cretinism.
B
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During ________, calcium, vitamin D, and iron are particularly important nutrients during this period to ensure adequate bone and muscle growth and support increased blood volume
A) childhood B) infancy C) adolescence D) toddlerhood
PS is an 87-year-old male admitted to the hospital for stomach pain. He has mild breathing problems and complains of fatigue and chronic stomach upset, for which he takes daily antacid. While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS has megaloblastic anemia.Which of the following is least likely to cause PS's anemia?
a. reduced intrinsic factor production b. lack of dietary folate intake c. lack of dietary B12 intake d. lack of dietary iron intake e. GI malabsorption
? Case Study Multiple Choice Ms. Smith, an 85-year-old female, is admitted to a hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia since last month. The doctor suggests she consult a nutritionist because the nurse reports that she is not eating well. Height: 5'5"Weight: 110 lbs Usual body weight: 125 lbs (6 months ago) Albumin: 2.8 g/dL Hemoglobin: 12 g/dL Prealbumin: 14 mg/dL Total lymphocyte count: 2500 ? Which type of food- and nutrition-data gathering method would be the most appropriate for Ms. Smith?
A. food frequency B. 24-hour recall C. calorie count D. food diary E. carbohydrate exchange list
Which of the following conditions contributes to the spread of infectious diseases?
A) Contaminated water supplies B) Lack of refrigeration C) Poor sanitary conditions D) Low rates of breastfeeding E) All of the above