Due to illness, Diane has been placed on bowel rest. This is most likely to affect her nutritional status via
a. food intake. b. absorption.
c. digestion. d. excretion.
a
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Oral antidiabetic agents vary in their actions in controlling hyperglycemia and include all of the following mechanisms except:
a. increasing glycosuria. b. decreasing hepatic synthesis of glucose. c. increasing receptor sensitivity to insulin. d. retarding absorption of carbohydrates.
According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, at least _____% of protein intake should come from plant sources
A) 20 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50
In numerous developing countries, the distribution of what type of supplements has contributed to a nearly 23% reduction in childhood mortality?
A. protein powders B. powdered infant formula C. iron supplements D. vitamin A supplements
Which of the following is a metabolic consequence of obesity that precedes type 2 diabetes?
a. Subcutaneous fat b. Insulin resistance c. Thyroid insufficiency d. Hypothalamic impedance e. Islet cell pathology