How soon would death occur from starvation if the body was unable to shift to a state of ketosis?
a. Within 3 weeks b. Less than 2 weeks
c. Between 5 and 6 weeks d. Between 2 and 3 months
a
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1.dairy foods. 2.fish, nuts and vegetable oils. 3.meats and poultry. 4.whole grains.
Within the nucleus, all trans-retinoic acid and/or 9-cis retinoic acid bind to ____.?
A) ?nuclear retinoic acid receptors B) ?mannosylated glycoproteins C) ?cell aggregates D) ?transcription factors
All of the following are true regarding the relationship between malnutrition and infection EXCEPT:
a. poor sanitary conditions contribute to both malnutrition and infection. b. bouts of diarrhea often accompany malnutrition. c. low rates of breast-feeding decrease the spread of infection. d. malnutrition weakens the immune system.
A patient with renal disease is restricted to 2 liters of water per day and complains of thirst. The nurse offers the following suggestion for controlling thirst:
a. "Gargle with refrigerated mouthwash." b. "Suck on ice chips throughout the day." c. "Consume more melons and other fruits high in water." d. "Use popsicles to control thirst."