Dehydration is most likely to have a negative effect on
a. digestion of food
b. storage of excess energy
c. nerve impulse conduction
d. body temperature regulation
d. body temperature regulation
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Recent RDAs recommend an increase in ________ for both men and women at the age of 9 to prevent osteoporosis in later years
A) protein B) vitamin D C) iron D) calcium
Immediately after intestinal surgery, the primary nutritional effort should be to
a. increase protein levels. b. replace fluids and electrolytes. c. provide kcalories. d. decrease gas formation.
The serum hematocrit test is an example of how test results can be misinterpreted, in that the hematocrit:
a. can be falsely elevated in dehydration. b. rises when red blood cells increase. c. does not reflect protein content. d. levels are very labile.
What are two common vitamin deficiencies in developing countries?
A) Vitamin K and vitamin B6 B) Thiamin and niacin C) Folate and vitamin A D) Vitamin C and biotin E) Vitamin D and vitamin E