The state of hunger and starvation in older children and adults can lead them to become _____ and to lose any sense of well-being.Which condition is also called protein-energy malnutrition?
a. self-centered
b. empathetic
c. anxious
d. depressed
e. altruistic
a
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Mona is a 20-year-old student. She is training to be a professional gymnast. She often restricts her diet to salads and fruit juices and trains 8 hours a day because she feels she needs to control her weight to perform well in competitions. She has noticed that her menstrual cycles have become irregular. On consulting a doctor, she is informed that her bone density is low. Mona's symptoms
indicate that she is mostly likely suffering from _____. A) muscle dysmorphia B) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder C) the night eating syndrome D) the female athlete triad syndrome
The matrix of bones is:
a. a protein framework b. made up primarily of collagen c. imbedded with hydroxyapatite d. all of these are correct
A healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidant nutrients seems to slow the progression or reduce the risk of developing ________ .
a. osteoarthritis b. glaucoma c. Alzheimer's disease d. senile cataracts e. gout
Jake is getting ready for spring training and is sitting down to a dinner of half a chicken, a rib-eye steak, black beans, and 5 slices of bacon. He has been eating typical dinners like this for about a month and has since gained 7 pounds, while exercising only briefly. When Jake asks why he doesn't see an increase in his biceps or abs, the proper response should be
a. dietary protein alone does not contribute to muscle accretion. b. it takes at least 6 months to document changes in muscle accretion. c. the weight he has gained can be attributed to a substantial increase in his protein stores. d. because muscle accretion only responds to very lean meat choices, he should eliminate the fatty bacon and steak from his diet to promote muscle gain.