The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic and has prescribed an iron supplement. The doctor has advised Julie to increase her body's absorption of the iron by taking the supplement with
A) a glass of water. B) a glass of milk.
C) a glass of orange juice. D) a tablespoon of castor oil.
C
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a. sodium. b. carbon. c. nitrogen. d. hydrogen.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Glycolysis is the conversion of
a. glycogen to fat. b. glycogen to protein. c. glucose to pyruvate. d. glucose to glycogen.
Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result
showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. What lifestyle modification should Tamara make after the birth of her baby to reduce her risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life? A) Work to lose extra weight gained during pregnancy by following a regular exercise routine and consuming a healthy diet B) Start smoking and drinking coffee to speed up her metabolism C) Reduce the amount of complex carbohydrates in her diet D) Only consume artificially sweetened beverages and sweets