As a result of cancer, Mike had to have part of his cecum removed. Mike is probably at less risk for nutrient absorption problems than he would be if part of his _____ had been removed
a. stomach
b. small intestine
c. gallbladder
d. rectum
b
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? Mickie is a 37-year-old Hispanic female in her second pregnancy. Her first pregnancy resulted in a healthy baby girl who weighed 9 lb 3 oz. Her prepregnancy information is as follows: BMI = 28; height = 5?4?; and weight = 165 lb (75 kg). She did not manage to shed all the weight she gained before getting pregnant again, and at 24 weeks, she has gained 20 lb and currently weighs 185 lb (84 kg). Her diet history reveals an average calorie intake of 2300 calories per day. Two hours after her 75-g glucose tolerance test is administered, her blood glucose is 155 mg/dL. What would be the next step for Mickie?
A. Go home and continue to have routine doctor visits. B. Attempt to normalize blood glucose levels by following a healthy diet and by exercising regularly. C. Perform a 50-g glucose tolerance test while fasting. D. Begin a calorie-controlled diet and visit her doctor in 2 weeks to recheck her weight. E. Cut caloric intake to less than 1500 calories per day.
Which of the following statements about body fat is false?
A) It is a component of every cell in the body. B) It cushions internal organs. C) Body fat at 3-5% of a woman's total weight is necessary for health. D) Body fat serves essential roles in the manufacture of hormones. E) Low body fat levels are associated with infertility.
Water provides:?
A) 0 Calories per gram. B) 2 Calories per gram. C) 4 Calories per gram. D) 7 Calories per gram. E) 9 Calories per gram.
Which of the following positions are public health managers not likely to deal with? a. Resource allocation
b. The direct provision of service. c. Research. d. Funding issues.