Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. Ms. Leland has developed constipation. What nutrition intervention is most appropriate?
A) high-calorie, high-protein diet
B) low-sodium diet
C) low-carbohydrate diet
D) high-fiber diet
D
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A. the desire to gain competence B. the desire to be challenged C. the desire to avoid feeling of guilt and shame D. self-efficacy
? JK is a 19-year-old male college student with T1DM. He stays away from home and does not follow a proper diet. His school schedule is erratic; therefore, he eats throughout the day. Currently, he takes extended long-acting analogue insulin once per day. By 8 P.M., his blood sugar levels start dropping to a very low value. Also, biochemical analysis shows trace amount of ketones in his blood. Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 pounds Hemoglobin A1C: 9% Based on his current hemoglobin A1C value, what is the mean plasma glucose value for JK?
A. 126 mg/dL B. 154 mg/dL C. 183 mg/dL D. 212 mg/dL E. 269 mg/dL
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A) it serves as a component of enzymes that help iron and oxygen utilization. B) it helps with brain development. C) it helps with glucose and cholesterol utilization. D) All of the above
Explain the immediate effect of alcohol on the body
What will be an ideal response?