The most important factors in assessing heart disease risk are the amounts of cholesterol in the diet and in the blood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Kosher law prevents mixing of milk and meat
a. true b. false
Which of the following is more effective in preventing the formation of dental caries than restricting intake of sugary foods?
a. Regular tooth brushing and flossing b. Consuming more raisins between meals c. Substituting honey or raw sugar for table sugar d. Spreading out the intake of snack foods throughout the day
A condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for the diagnosis of diabetes is called:
1.metabolic syndrome. 2.hypoglycemia. 3.prediabetes. 4.glycemic load.
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Ms. Lopez is a widowed 68-year-old Nicaraguan woman and an immigrant who has lived in the United States for ten years. She lives in the second floor of a walk-up apartment with her daughter and son-in-law and their four children. Ms. Lopez is admitted to the hospital, is diagnosed with a stroke, and has weakness in her left side. She complains of coughing when she drinks and feels that food sometimes gets caught in her throat. She has diabetes and high blood pressure and is on several oral medications. She does not, however, check her blood sugar levels regularly because she does not feel comfortable pricking her finger. Her body mass index (BMI) is 33. Ms. Lopez is undocumented and uninsured. Assessing whether Ms. Lopez's left-sided weakness is affecting her ability to perform activities of daily living is the job of which member of the interdisciplinary team? A. occupational therapist B. nurse C. social worker D. speech-language pathologist E. physician