High levels of C-reactive protein in the blood indicate that
A) a person needs to consume more linoleic acid.
B) there is inflammation in the walls of the arteries.
C) a person's HDL will rise in the next few weeks.
D) a person's risk of type 2 diabetes is low.
B
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_________ is a postexercise snack that has been shows to increase muscle glycogen stores and protein synthesis.
a. Almonds b. Bananas c. Cheese d. Chocolate milk e. Whole-grain tortillas
Starvation causes the body to draw on _____ for energy. When the fat reserves are depleted, the body must turn to _____ for energy, and thus begins to metabolize muscle mass at an increased rate
1.body fat; protein 2.body protein; fat 3.Nitrogen; ketones 4.fatty acids; ketones 5.fatty acids; nitrogen
Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:
? Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty. Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely. T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40 Very emaciated appearance Legs and arms very dry and flaky Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs Abdomen tight and distended Facial color and nail beds pale No response to painful or verbal stimuli ? After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse. ? Identify nursing interventions to meet the identified goals.
What would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcalories daily for one month?
A) ?0.5 pounds B) ?2 pounds C) ?3 pounds D) ?4 pounds