During illness or with the use of medications, both older and younger individuals have equally reduced ability to detect salty, bitter, sour, sweet, and savory tastes
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Those with bulimia nervosa are usually obese
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
______ are substances that cause the body to lose water.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30). Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting
blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.Mr. Joiner's blood glucose level meets the criteria for a diagnosis of _____. a. type 1 diabetes b. type 2 diabetes c. prediabetes d. ketoacidosis e. hypoglycemia
During Thanksgiving dinner, Harry ate too much bread stuffing, rolls, sweet potatoes, and pie. What happened to the excess glucose in his body?
A. About 60% of the glucose was converted to protein and stored in his muscles. B. Most of the glucose was converted to fat and stored in his waistline. C. About 40% of the glucose wasn't absorbed by his intestinal tract. D. Much of the glucose was burned for energy.