Discuss the use of Atractylodes in HIV-positive individuals
HIV-positive people use Atractylodes primarily to help increase body weight and muscle strength, reduce diarrhea, and enhance immune function. Atractylodes may also reduce platelet function.
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Sources of hidden fat in our diet include
A. Cheese and Ice Cream B. Doughnuts and Cookies C. Muffins and French Fries D. All of these sources of hidden fat.
Esther would like to gain weight, but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder, her BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in one year. According to this information, Esther's physician will need to ________.
A. let Esther know that she shouldn't try to gain weight, because her BMI is in the healthy range B. determine whether Esther has cancer or another serious chronic disease C. treat Esther with hypermetabolic medications D. provide Esther with a low-fat, low-carb diet that provides 900 kcal/day to gain weight
Which of the following is not a function of cholecystokinin?
A. Control the flow of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine B. Trigger the release of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice into the small intestine C. Stimulate the contraction of the gallbladder to release the bile D. Control the secretion of mucus by the mucus cells