A woman has a waist-to-hip ratio of .95. This indicates:
a. gynoid obesity and reduced risk for heart disease
b. normal levels
c. android obesity and increased risk for heart disease
d. gynoid obesity and increased risk for diabetes
Answer: c. android obesity and increased risk for heart disease
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a. conditionally essential b. hydrolyzed c. ?-keto d. essential
On average, alcohol accounts for _____% of the caloric intake of U.S. adults who drink; however, the average goes up to around _____% among heavy drinkers
a. 1–3; 25 b. 2–5; 35 c. 3–9; 50 d. 9–12; 55 e. 10–12; 65
In clinical practice, basal or resting energy expenditure is estimated by using
a. blood tests b. calipers c. diet histories d. indirect calorimetry
For a client who has achalasia, the diet of choice is:
a. enteral tube feeding. b. a normal well-balanced diet. c. low in fat and high in protein. d. nutrient-dense liquids and semisolid foods.