Denisha is 15 years of age. Her BMI-for-age is in the 87th percentile. Based on this information, Denisha is ________.

A. obese
B. underweight
C. overweight
D. healthy


Answer: C

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Which of the following patient situations requires a strict fluid restriction?

a. Hemodialysis b. CCPD c. Stage 4 chronic kidney disease d. CAPD

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding triglyceride digestion?

a. Dietary triglycerides are emulsified only after they are digested. b. Small intestinal mucosal cells produce the lipase that performs the majority of triglyceride digestion. c. The majority of triglyceride digestion occurs in the stomach. d. Triglycerides are digested into free fatty acids and monoglycerides by pancreatic lipase.

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Consumption of which dietary fat lowers LDL cholesterol levels but maintains (or improves) HDL levels?

What will be an ideal response?

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