Menstrual dysfunction is common among women suffering from the female athlete triad syndrome because:
A) excessive physical activity increases the production of testosterone.
B) osteopenia leads to a dysfunction in the production of estrogen.
C) low levels of body fat can cause estrogen levels to decrease.
D) they have larger body sizes than nonathletes.
C
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A. Eating disorders during pregnancy B. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy C. Bariatric surgeries during pregnancy D. Multifetal pregnancies E. Adolescent pregnancy complications
Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age, weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph. This is an example of ________.
A. nutrigenetics B. nutrigenomics C. nutrifanatics D. nutripronomics
Medical treatment of hepatitis includes:
a. decreased protein intake. b. antibiotics. c. use of branched-chain amino acids. d. bed rest and optimal nutrition.
Of the following individuals, who has the lowest requirement for iron?
A. Female distance runners B. Young adult females C. Adolescent boys D. Adult males