Metabolic stress is the hypermetabolic, catabolic response to acute injury or disease.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Linolenic acid is classified as an essential fatty acid because it:
a. neutralizes cholesterol. b. cannot be made from other substances in the body. c. is a monounsaturated fatty acid. d. is found in both animal and plant foods.
Albert is a healthy, 23-year-old college student. He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease, so he can take preventive measures, if they are necessary. Albert should ________.
A. have a chest x-ray B. have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood C. test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids D. undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart
Which of the following lactating women will probably experience a reduction in the amount of breast milk she produces?
A) Susan, who has placed herself on a 1200 calories per day diet in order to lose weight quickly after the birth of her first child B) Yvonna, who consumes 500 calories daily beyond her pre-pregnant caloric needs C) Juanita, who has lost 15 pounds since delivering her child D) Rita, who drinks 3 cups of coffee a day
How long after surgery can most lung transplant patients begin to eat solid food?
a. 12 hours b. 1-2 days c. 3-5 days d. 1 week e. 2 weeks