Discuss the ways in which drugs can affect food intake
Some drugs can make food intake difficult or unpleasant: they may suppress the appetite, cause mouth dryness, alter the sense of taste, lead to inflammation or lesions in the mouth or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or induce nausea or vomiting. Certain side effects of drugs, including abdominal discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea, may be worsened by food consumption.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The recommendations for dietary intake of fat include
A. consuming little to no milk because milk contains saturated fat. B. plentiful consumption of oils such as coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils. C. keeping trans fatty acid consumption as low as possible. D. limiting mono- and polyunsaturated fats to less than 10 percent of daily calories.
In the context of treating alcohol abuse, which of the following is true of alcoholism?
A) It cannot be cured. B) It cannot be treated. C) It is not acknowledged as a complex problem. D) It is not a widespread problem.
The first remedy advised for osteoarthritis is _____
a. weight loss if overweight b. an anti-inflammatory eating pattern c. chondroitin and glucosamine supplements to relieve inflammation d. gamma-linolenic acid supplements to help reduce pain and stiffness e. physical therapy