Which of the following has been identified as a non-modifiable contributing risk factor for hypertension?
a. Obesity b. BMI > 30
c. Genetics d. Alcoholism
c
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The nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:
a. dry foods like crackers. b. sticky foods like peanut butter. c. foods with mixed textures like casseroles. d. soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes.
As an extra credit assignment, Professor Thompson had his nutrition class study different countries around the world that had wide-spread food insecurity. For the project students were asked to research socio-cultural norms, natural resources, climate, and government to learn more about causes of food insecurity in each student's selected country. The students were then asked to give a brief
report of their findings along with possible strategies for helping the country improve food security. Several commonalities were discovered among the students' reports. Several students discovered that malnourishment increased the complications from ____, which is also a root cause of malnutrition in developing countries. A) whooping cough B) HIV/AIDs C) work ethic D) soil pollution
Lifting a heavy weight stresses muscles causing an adaptation called
A. hypertrophy B. hypotrophy C. atrophy D. atropic
When choosing a suitable essential oil for aches and pains, which of the following therapeutic actions should you consider?
A. analgesic B. astringent C. diuretic D. emmenagogue