Which of the following supplements is proposed to slow the progression of osteoarthritis and its pain?
A) Glucosamine-chondroitin
B) Ginseng
C) St. John's wort
D) Echinacea
E) Ginkgo biloba
A
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Max, a 67-year-old homeless man with a history of alcoholism, is admitted with frostbite and severe malnutrition. What lab values should be monitored when his TPN is started to avoid the development of refeeding syndrome?
a. folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 b. sodium, iron, and zinc c. calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K d. phosphate, potassium, and magnesium
What other anthropometric measures could be used to further confirm her nutritional status?
What will be an ideal response?
Who is at HIGHEST risk for vitamin D deficiency?
A) a house painter living in Miami B) a college student living in Boston C) a nursing home resident living in Seattle D) a child living in San Diego
Which of the following is a feature of vitamin B12 bioavailability?
a. Synthetic B12 in supplement form is highly utilizable b. Fermented soy products are optimal sources of the vitamin c. Yeast consumed by vegans is a good source of the vitamin d. Sea algae such as spirulina contain vitamin B12 that is about 50% available