Describe the relationship between vitamin A and cancer prevention
Vitamin A is one of the antioxidant vitamins that protect the cells from destruction by oxygen. Oxygen causes free radicals to form, which are highly reactive chemical compounds that damage cell structure and function. Such damage may contribute to some cancers and heart disease.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following athletes would be LEAST likely to develop iron deficiency?
A. a female marathon runner B. a male distance swimmer C. a male basketball player who is a vegan D. a female gymnast
What are 4 symptoms that might indicate that someone has a problem with alcohol?
What will be an ideal response?
BT is a 70 yo M admitted to the ER with dull abdominal pain and no passage of stools for 5 days. He reported that he is usually constipated but "now it had gotten really bad with a sensation of fullness over my stomach.". He had previously been admitted to the hospital twice in 1 year with intestinal obstruction. A colonoscopy revealed diverticulitis of the transverse colon. Ht: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Wt: 179# IBW: 172# What is one potential cause of BT's diagnosis? a. obesity b. history of constipation c. his high-fiber diet d. gender