Diets low in protein are likely to be low in which nutrient?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Iron
C) Vitamin C
D) Thiamin
E) a, b
E
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Your aunt Thelma has been anemic for some time and was recently shown to be deficient in copper. Which of the following explains the association of copper and anemia?
a. Copper is required for hemoglobin synthesis b. Copper plays a role in wound healing, which prevents excessive blood loss c. Anemia affects synthesis of protoporphyrin, which interferes with iron absorption d. Copper is known to protect against free radical formation, which prevents excess damage of red blood cells
Randi is considering adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. She has two friends that are vegetarian: Serdar, who has followed a vegan diet for 10 years, and Rafael, who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. Randi knows she has a lot to learn before becoming a vegetarian. She has decided to have Serdar and Rafael over for dinner to talk more about their diets and gather tips. She decides to make a
vegetarian stir fry that consists of fresh vegetables, tofu, and spices; a noodle casserole with egg noodles, chicken broth, and cheese; and strawberry short cake with real whipped cream for dessert. She is excited to share the meal with vegetarian friends while she learns more about their dietary lifestyles. Based on the meals that Randi prepared, which type of vegetarian diet would be the easiest diet for her to follow at this time? A) A vegan diet B) A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet C) A quasi-vegetarian diet D) A "far vegetarian" diet
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Marie has a family history of cataracts so she should eat more green, leafy vegetables; blueberries, cherries, and raspberries. 2. Consumption of broccoli, corn, squash, and dark green, leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. 3. There is no cure for osteoporosis, but medications and a balanced diet, dietary supplements as necessary, and regular weight-bearing exercise can slow bone loss.
What do chemotaxins attract to the site of injury?
a. interleukins and thromboxanes b. prostaglandins and histamines c. neutrophils and monocytes d. T cells and B-lymphocytes e. COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes