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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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.
While several food groups in the MyPyramid food guidance system supply dietary fat, it is recommended that most fats come from:
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
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."