Based on research on aging, the nurse knows that improper nutrition may result in the onset of which specific diseases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Type 2 diabetes
b. Atherosclerosis
c. Osteoporosis
d. Rheumatoid arthritis
ANS: A, B, C
Research conducted by the National Institute on Aging reveals how improper nutrition may result in the onset of specific diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems, such as diabetes type 2, atherosclerosis, diverticulosis, osteoporosis, and some cancers. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder.
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