Explain how chronic kidney disease can lead to cardiovascular complications
?Fluid and electrolyte imbalances result in hypertension, arrhythmias, and eventual heart muscle enlargement. Excessive parathyroid hormone secretion leads to calcification of arteries and heart tissue. Patients with uremia are at increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure.
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Indicate whether statement is true or false.
Children with vitamin A deficiency commonly experience chronic diarrhea and respiratory disease because vitamin A is important for production of immune cells, maintenance of the intestinal tract lining, and the _____
a. synthesis of antibodies b. synthesis of osteoclasts c. reformation of osteoblasts d. formation of free radicles
Good food sources of both essential fatty acids are
A. meats. B. eggs. C. vegetable oils. D. milk products.
The ____ gives the ____ power to require that supplement makers follow "good manufacturing practices"
a. DSHEA; USDA b. MNT; USDA c. DSHEA; FDA d. MNT; CDC