Describe the changes that occur in the second or third trimester that result in gestational diabetes
The mother develops hyperglycemia as a result of the hormones produced by the placenta. This causes decreased tolerance to glucose, increased insulin resistance, decreased hepatic stores, and the increased production of glucose. Control of hyperglycemia is crucial for the well-being of the infant.
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The problem associated with many popular diets is that they
a. do not include mostly healthy foods b. fail to include supplements c. restrict certain foods unnecessarily d. require you to exercise
Which initiative was developed to establish a coordinated evidence-based process for evaluating genetic tests and translating genomic applications that are in transition from research to both clinical and public health applications?
A. The Human Genome Project B. The Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention C. The Accountability of Clinical and Public Health Applications D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act E. The Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine
Which of the following statements is true of tissues?
A) Connective tissues play an important communicative role in the body. B) Epithelial tissues support, connect, and anchor body structures. C) Muscle tissues in the human body are both voluntary and involuntary. D) Neural tissues make up the skin and the inner lining of the human organs.
The starting point to formulate a Recommended Dietary Allowance uses the ________________________________
a. Lower Tolerable Limit b. Upper Tolerable Limit c. Subclinical Deficiency Value d. Estimated Average Requirement