Kirima is a Native Eskimo who lives in one of the coldest regions in the world. What type of adipose tissue is most effective at helping her to maintain warm body temperatures during the coldest parts of the year?
a. Black b. White
c. Brown d. Yellow
c
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According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines, which of the following substances is a nutrient of public health concern?
A. Sucralose B. Starch C. Dietary fiber D. High-fructose corn syrup
Which statement about lap band surgery is false?
a. Lap band surgery patients tend to lose more weight than gastric bypass patients. b. Lap band surgery can be performed laparoscopically. c. Lap band surgery reduces stomach size by constricting the upper portion of the stomach. d. The lap band apparatus is filled with saline solution, and can be drained or further inflated to adjust stomach size.
Babies should be weaned from breast milk to whole cow's milk at six months
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ML is 55-year-old white male with prior medical hx of hyperlipidemia and DM. His mother died at the age of 60 from colon cancer. During the last 4 weeks he has had symptoms of abdominal pain, he feels weak and fatigued, more and more often he feels his back ache, and he has noticed darkening of his urine and lighter-in-color stools. Also, he reports having episodes of nausea and vomiting and has
lost his appetite. ML has been losing weight during the last 5 weeks. All these symptoms led him to his doctor, who ordered a laboratory analysis. The doctor ordered a computed tomography (CT) and an ultrasound. To confirm diagnosis a biopsy was also performed. ML was diagnosed with ductal adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas – Stage III. Height: 5'7" Weight: 198# UBW: 220# The doctor ordered the administration of chemotherapy with 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) and improvement of his nutritional condition before surgery (Whipple procedure). Other meds prescribed: Zofran, Duragesic, pancrealipase, regular insulin. Diet Order: NPO The registered dietitian is consulted on ML's case because of his symptoms. What is the goal of nutritional therapy at this time? a. education on foods high in protein and fiber b. prescribing antiemetics c. preventing further weight loss d. exploring ML's vitamin/mineral status