Which of the following terms describes the condition where fat is redistributed towards the central area of the body?
a. elevated protein turnover
b. kwashiorkor
c. lipodystrophy
d. anasarca
c
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Dr. John Kellogg developed the breakfast cereal as a result of the dietary practices of what religious sect?
a. Mormon b. Baptist c. Methodist d. Seventh-Day Adventist e. Eastern Orthodox
Glycogen is stored mainly in which of the following tissues?
a. Muscle and liver b. Pancreas and kidneys c. Stomach and intestine d. Brain and red blood cells
Increased intake of which of the following may contribute to longer dependence on mechanical ventilation in the patient with ARDS?
a. Total fat b. Phosphate c. Water d. Omega-3 fatty acids
Ted is 10 years of age and is allergic to eggs. If he accidentally eats some egg, he quickly develops
A. ulcers. B. colitis. C. hives. D. bruises.