Jennie, age 34, had squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed 2 years ago. It began as a scar on the side of her face resulting from a car accident, when she was a child. She became concerned and visited her doctor when it began to turn reddish-purple. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis and that it was malignant. She underwent surgical removal of the lesion and a portion of the area around her mouth
Cosmetic repair will be done when the cancer growth has ceased. ?
Describe the role of nutrition for a cancerous condition.
Several nutrients are believed to protect against some types of cancers. Nutrition, especially protein, can boost the immune system and helps to prevent protein energy malnutrition. Nutrition is not a cure, nor even a treatment for cancer, but it does play a supportive role in maintaining a healthy state. ?
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A. dermatitis B. muscle wasting and nerve damage C. hemorrhaging D. blindness
Cancer is a disorder of cell _______________ and regulation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Why does vitamin A status depend on the person's protein status??
A) ?Adequate protein intake is a marker for liberal intake of the vitamin. B) ?Dietary protein ensures synthesis of the vitamin's GI tract transporter. C) ?Adequate protein intake reduces the risk for infection from bacteria that degrade the vitamin. D) ?Transport of the vitamin within the body requires sufficient protein to synthesize retinol-binding protein.
_____ involves talking to public officials and legislators to persuade them to consider information you provide on an issue you believe is important
a. Policy making b. Lobbying c. PACs d. Coalition building