Define xerostomia and discuss its causes. How can xerostomia be alleviated?
Xerostomia means dry mouth and can be caused by disease or medications. Drinking water, eating frequent small meals, and chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on hard candies may be helpful. ?
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_______________ is a form of toxic liver injury associated with chronic ethanol consumption
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Your friend is very excited about the prospect of using corn as a source of bio-fuels to help lessen the nation's dependency on fossil fuels. You are a little concerned about the use of corn for bio-fuels for a couple of reasons. Explain your concerns to your friend
Which describes a Level II, community intervention?
a. providing a health fair b. creating a fitness program in a school c. providing tax incentives for companies with wellness programs d. creating Internet websites
Focusing on changing eating behaviors that contribute to weight gain is known as __________.
a. set point theory b. behavior modification c. satiation d. nutrigenomics