A new patient with a BMI of 32 and hypertension comes to you for counseling, What is your first recommendation?
a. achieve DBW
b. maintain weight and exercise
c. reduce sodium intake
d. reduce sodium, reduce fluid, reduce caloric intake
Ans: c. reduce sodium intake
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A. reduces the ability of skeletal muscles to contract B. lowers blood fatty acid levels C. is a depressant drug D. is addictive
Red blood cells are also called
A. platelets. B. leukocytes. C. enterocytes. D. erythrocytes.
High folate intakes may mask a deficiency of:
a. niacin. b. thiamin. c. vitamin B12. d. vitamin K.
Why are hard cheeses lower in lactose than soft cheeses?
a. The lactose molecules bond to casein b. More lactose is removed during manufacturing c. The bacterial culture is selected to degrade more of the lactose d. The lactose molecules condense to form a poorly digested oligosaccharide