Iron needs in elderly women decrease due to reduced muscle mass and
A. decreased sun exposure.
B. the cessation of menstruation.
C. the onset of dementia.
D. reduced vision capacity.
Answer: B
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c. There is no danger of toxicity when taking selenium supplements. d. It is difficult to obtain enough selenium from foods in the diet. e. Selenium works with a group of enzymes to protect body compounds from oxidative damage.
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a. 1000-1100 b. 800-900 c. 600-700 d. 1200-1300
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A. Alcohol B. Sugar C. Nicotine D. Chocolate
Ariel, 19 years of age, was brought to the emergency room by her parents. She spilled a hot dish of boiling water on herself. She has second- and third-degree burns on her chest, abdomen, arms, and legs. Ariel is at risk for altered nutrition, less than body requirements, due to the hypermetabolic state in response to the burn
What nutrient does Ariel need an increased amount of during this time? Why? Describe the increased metabolic demand for burn victims.