Which anthropometric measurement is least sensitive as an indicator of muscle loss?
a. Waist circumference b. Mid-upper arm circumference
c. Mid-thigh circumference d. Mid-calf circumference
a
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Which of the following electrolytes are present in saliva?
A. potassium, sodium chloride, bicarbonate B. sodium, calcium chloride, calcium C. magnesium, iron, phosphate D. phosphate, bicarbonate, potassium E. iron, hydrogen chloride, magnesium
What happens to the embryo during the third month of pregnancy?
A. The embryo becomes bigger. B. The embryo transitions into a fetus. C. The embryo transitions into a zygote. D. The embryo may split into two.
Contraceptives may contain _____
a. estradiol only b. luteinizing hormone only c. estradiol only or progestin only d. progestin only or a combination of estradiol and progestin e. a combination of luteinizing hormone and progestin
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Elly" case study information below. Elly is a 27-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood
cholesterol of 237 mg/dl, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 203 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 34 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 44 grams, fiber intake of 38 grams, cholesterol intake of 311 mg, and sodium intake of 3,423 mg. ? Elly may be at risk for metabolic syndrome and thus may benefit from following the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet. Indicate whether the statement is true or false