During weight loss, a patient is likely in a state of:
a. Catabolism
b. Positive nitrogen balance
c. Anabolism
d. Homeostatis
Answer: a. Catabolism
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A. drowsiness. B. hot-cold inversion. C. nausea and diarrhea. D. burning and tingling sensations.
Cakes are done
a. when they have "wrinkled" (but not yet formed a gap) at the pan edges. b. if an inserted toothpick comes out of the cake with batter still clinging to it. c. when they are lightly touched on the top and a mild indentation remains. d. when they start to fall every time the oven door is opened.
Lena's 4-year-old son isn't feeling well. He lacks much interest in playing, he's lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should
A. have her son tested for metabolic syndrome. B. increase her son's intake of phenylalanine. C. decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. D. have her son tested for type 1 diabetes.
Which of the following correctly describes the current status of breastfeeding in the United States?
a. Women are meeting the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding initiation, but not for breastfeeding at 6 and 12 months. b. Women are meeting the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding at 6 months, but not for 12 months. c. Women are meeting all the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding; therefore there is discussion of revising the goals to set a higher target. d. Women in the south are not meeting any of the Healthy People 2020 breastfeeding objectives.