Familial hypercholesterolemia results in:
A) weight loss and malnutrition.
B) the excessive removal of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
C) extremely high levels of blood cholesterol.
D) the dilation of blood vessels.
C
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A. type 2 diabetes B. lupus C. celiac disease D. multiple sclerosis E. osteoarthritis
High blood cholesterol levels can be partly determined by your genetic makeup
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The best way to prevent the spread of food-borne illness is to:
a. wash hands regularly b. cook all foods thoroughly c. purchase food from trusted vendors d. prepare food shortly before serving
Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. The prognosis for cardiac cachexia is ____
A) generally good B) fair C) fair, with prompt intervention D) poor