The use of corticosteroids, systemic inflammation, smoking, vitamin D deficiency, low BMI, low fat-free mass, and decreased mobility increase the incidence of _______________ in people with COPD.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
osteoporosis
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Steve is finally able to eat solid foods after being hospitalized with acute pancreatitis six days ago. Which kind of diet would be most appropriate at this time?
a. Low protein b. Low carbohydrate c. Low fiber d. Low fat
Brad, a 31-year-old man, suffers from bloody diarrhea and fever. He is diagnosed with a serious condition of food poisoning caused by a pathogen that has severely infected his intestine. In this case, which of the following types of pathogens has caused the infection?
A) An enterohemorrhagic pathogen B) An enteroinvasive pathogen C) An enterotoxigenic pathogen D) An enteroaggregative pathogen
How much walking do you need to include in your routine? How much – and what type – of walking do you currently do each day?
Energy needs are based on
A) a calculation called the EER that includes age, gender height, weight, and physical activity. B) average needs plus a 30 percent margin of safety. C) ninety percent of average needs. D) double the minimum requirement.