Discuss the factors that significantly contribute to the disproportionately high incidence of diabetes mellitus among African Americans
Concurrent with obesity is a disproportionately high rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus among African Americans—twice the rate of diabetes and twice the number of incidents of complications compared to whites. There is a genetic predisposition for type 2 diabetes mellitus, but also a significant relationship with lifestyle factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and westernized dietary habits.
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A teaching to reduce the amount of intestinal distress is:
a. "Chew and swallow food with your mouth closed." b. "Limit fats by substituting foods that contain fat with olestra." c. "Include carbonated beverages to relieve abdominal distention." d. "Providing high-fiber foods such as beans, Brussels sprouts, and corn will add bulk to stool."
Normal eating involves moderate restraint
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a feature of osteoporosis?
a. It is most common in men over 45 years of age b. It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels c. It results from short-term deprivation of dietary calcium d. It causes significant alterations in the blood levels of parathormone and calcitonin e. It affects about 30 million people in the U.S.
Which of the following is a role of magnesium?
a. Antioxidant b. Coenzyme in anabolic reactions c. Involved in DNA synthesis d. Providing energy for the cell