In _______________, which is caused by the weakening of the gastroesophageal sphincter, gastric juices reflux into the esophagus and irritate the mucosal lining
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD
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In regard to caffeine, the DRI committee determined that:
a. beverages that contain caffeine do not count toward meetings one's fluid needs. b. a person should not consume more than three cups of caffeine-containing beverages a day. c. caffeinated beverages contribute to daily total water intake similarly to non-caffeinated beverages. d. caffeine causes a net deficit of fluid in the body; therefore, caffeine-containing beverages should be avoided by athletes particularly.
Healthy individuals require the same nutrients throughout life, but the amounts of nutrients needed vary based on age, growth, and development.
a. true b. false
Lilly's BMI is 24.8. When she's feeling depressed or "stressed out," she'll eat a lot of empty calories, including bags of cookies and cartons of ice cream. After overeating these foods, she goes to a bathroom and makes herself vomit. She's disgusted with her out-of-control eating practices and purging behaviors, so she hides them from her friends and family members. Based on this information, Lilly probably has
A. bulimia nervosa. B. disordered eating. C. anorexia nervosa. D. binge-eating disorder.
Clinical signs generally occur in the early stage of nutrient deficiency.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)