Which of the following is true of chronic degenerative diseases?
A) They are infectious.
B) They are genetic and, therefore, not preventable.
C) They develop quickly.
D) They result in loss of tissue function over time.
D
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A. Your body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. B. Vitamins D and A are water soluble. C. Foods generally supply larger amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates. D. Vitamins are organic micronutrients.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. A measured water bottle may help to achieve daily hydration goals. 2. As long as the urine is deep yellow, this means that the person is dehydrated. 3. Excess water ingestion can result in water intoxication.
Describe the insulin therapy that was started for Mitch. What is Lispro? What is glargine? How likely is it that Mitch will need to continue insulin therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Lyla" case study information below. Lyla is a 23-year-old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include: a fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL, total blood cholesterol of 227 mg/dL, and
blood pressure of 137/87 mm Hg. She consumes, on the average, 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat daily. ?Lyla consumed 76% of her Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for fiber. Indicate whether the statement is true or false