The theory of obesity that refers to receptors in the hypothalamus is the:
a. lipostatic theory
b. set point theory
c. glucostatic theory
d. glucose-obese theory
Answer: c. glucostatic theory
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a. 0.4; 0.8 b. 0.4; 1.7 c. 0.8; 1.7 d. 0.8; 2.1 e. 1.1; 2.1
All of the following nutritional factors may retard development of cataracts except:
a. eating yellow and orange vegetables containing carotenoids and vitamin A. b. eating fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidants and phytochemicals. c. maintaining normal weight. d. limiting caffeine.
Which fat-soluble vitamin is associated with night blindness?
1.Vitamin A 2.Vitamin D 3.Vitamin E 4.Vitamin K
? JK is a 19-year-old male college student with T1DM. He stays away from home and does not follow a proper diet. His school schedule is erratic; therefore, he eats throughout the day. Currently, he takes extended long-acting analogue insulin once per day. By 8 P.M., his blood sugar levels start dropping to a very low value. Also, biochemical analysis shows trace amount of ketones in his blood. Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 pounds Hemoglobin A1C: 9% Given his schedule, what may work better for JK?
A. conventional therapy B. split-dose insulin C. multiple daily injections D. single-dose insulin E. not taking any insulin