To improve energy intake and compensate for weight loss during cancer treatment, clients should be encouraged to _____
a. use fats liberally
b. eat extra food immediately after treatment
c. avoid butter and margarine
d. eat more vegetables
e. eat smaller meals
a
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Exposure to the Dutch World War II famine during the second half of pregnancy led to increased risk of _____ in adult offspring
a. high LDL and low HDL cholesterol b. high body weight c. infertility d. decreased glucose tolerance e. schizophrenia
Energy-yielding nutrients include ________.
A. trace minerals and fat-soluble vitamins B. vitamins, minerals, and water C. iron, vitamin C, and potassium D. carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
As people age, it is common to lose height as spinal tissues lose mass and elasticity and the joint capsules between vertebrae compress. In some adults, the vertebrae themselves lose mass and begin to collapse. This leads to a curvature of the spine, and changes in height and posture. The best prevention is to maintain strong, healthy bones.
a. Regular consumption of calcium during childhood and adolescence is related to lower bone mineral density in older adults. b. Weight-bearing exercise can help prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of falls and fractures. c. Sufficient intakes of magnesium and potassium are associated with increased bone health. d. Dramatic weight loss results in less stress placed on the bones, thereby improving bone mineral density. e. The most effective way to prevent loss of bone mass and elasticity is to maintain a high bone mineral density.
A genetic disorder that causes an accumulation of copper in the brain and liver, causing damage to those organs is known as __________.
a. sickle-cell anemia b. hemochromatosis c. Wilson's disease d. pernicious anemia