Your blood cholesterol level is too high. To help lower it, you decide to eat more viscous, soluble high-fiber foods. A good choice would be
a. Chocolate-chip cookies
b. Bananas
c. Low-fat milk
d. Oatmeal
Ans: d. Oatmeal
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The risk of hypertension is increased by all of the following except
A. high protein intake. B. obesity. C. sedentary lifestyle. D. high sodium intake.
The absorption of which vitamin increases in older adults?
A) D B) B12 C) C D) A
When teaching a non-English speaking patient about serving sizes:
a. show pictures of proper serving sizes b. use food models to allow choice of recommended serving sizes c. show slides of various foods and their serving sizes d. show a videotape of serving sizes
Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight from the fall to the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy is only eating an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner. Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises. In addition Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her menstrual period for 4 months.
Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable. When Mandy does finally decide to seek treatment, what type of therapy would be important for her to receive? A) Physical rehabilitation to help improve her weight and bone density B) Psychotherapy to help treat the mental and emotional aspects of the disorder C) Nutritional rehabilitation and counseling D) Family therapy E) All of the above forms of therapy are important in treating an eating disorder