What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?
a. Albumin concentrations fall and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces.
b. Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate.
c. Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat.
d. Synthesis of enzymes is reduced.
a
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Approximately what percentage of the U.S. population takes a dietary supplement regularly?
a. 5 b. 33 c. 50 d. 80
Only 50% of healthy individuals will have their physiological needs met at which level of intake?
a. EAR b. RDA c. AI d. UL
Individuals who produce less saliva than usual are likely to have trouble
A) eating. B) excreting nutrients. C) absorbing nutrients. D) swallowing.
Why doesn't weight-loss advice apply equally to all overweight people?
a. fad diets only work for overweight, but not obese, individuals b. only severely obese individuals should exercise c. people vary in their weight tendencies d. diabetics should not restrict calorie intake e. not all overweight people will benefit from weight loss