Iron depletion is associated with reduced immune function

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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A young man has said to you that he is eating much more protein in his diet than the recommendation but he feels he needs the extra amount just in case he wants to build more muscle mass in the near future. How would you respond to him? a. It should be fine because the cells will store the extra amino acids for future use. b. If he has excess calories in his diet, he may gain fat weight from

converted protein. c. The extra protein will be used for fuel instead of the carbohydrate. d. The body won't digest the extra protein and it will be eliminated in feces. e. The excess amino acids can only be stored for up to 48 hours.

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Toxicity is not a concern when megavitamin doses of what vitamins are used?

a. antioxidants b. metabolic cofactors c. electron acceptors d. fat soluble e. water soluble

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Each of the following patients has HIV infection and has been experiencing either fever or diarrhea for the past month. Which one meets the CDC definition for AIDS-related wasting syndrome?

a. Patient 64" tall, current weight 1051 , weight 1101 1 month ago b. Patient 67" tall, current weight 1081 , weight 1171 1 month ago c. Patient 67" tall, current weight 1401 , weight 1561 1 month ago d. Patient 64" tall, current weight 1161 , weight 1221 1 month ago

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