Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?
a. Binge drinking is about 5 times more common in men than women
b. The prevalence of regular intake of alcohol is twice as great in women than men
c. Treatment for alcohol abuse in the elderly of both sexes is less effective than for young adults
d. Excessive use impairs memory and cognition in ways much different than for standard age-related dementia
a
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Sam is interested in eating more whole grains. Which of these lunch options will not increase his whole-grain intake?
a. Ordering brown rice with his Chinese food b. Eating baked potato chips in place of regular chips c. Eating a low-fat apple bran muffin for dessert d. Ordering mushroom barley soup for lunch
Rebecca has hypertension. To help lower her blood pressure, she should ________.
A. reduce her potassium intake B. consume more foods that contain iron and zinc C. follow a high-glycemic diet D. follow the DASH diet
____________________ is the major anion of the extracellular fluids
Fill in the blank with correct word
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Hydrolyzed HDL is a toxic lipoprotein that contributes to cardiovascular disease. B. All forms of LDL cholesterol are considered unhealthy, because they increase the risk of diabetes. C. The cholesterol carried by oxidized LDL is taken up by certain arterial cells and deposited in plaque. D. VLDLs transport most forms of cholesterol in blood to the liver for disposal.