Patient X is a man seeing the physician due to feelings of malaise and anorexia. The patient reports that lately, his urination has decreased in amount and that it appears "frothy." During examination, the physician notes that the patient's eyelids appear puffy and the patient has edema. Which of the following conditions would most likely be suspected?
a. Stage 1 or 2 chronic kidney disease
b. Nephrotic syndrome
c. Nephrolithiasis
d. Acute renal failure
b
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Which statement describes a feature of iron nutrition in vegetarians?
a. Vegetarians adapt to absorbing iron more efficiently. b. Iron utilization is inhibited by the high zinc content in grains. c. The absorption of iron is low due to the high vitamin C intake. d. More iron deficiency is found in vegetarians than in people eating a mixed diet. e. There are no differences in iron intake or utilization in vegetarians.
Of these foods, which is not a good source of folate?
a. Milk b. Legumes c. Breakfast cereals d. Green, leafy vegetables e. Fruits
The current AMDR recommendation for fat in the American diet is
A) 10 to 15 percent. B) 35 to 50 percent. C) 20 to 35 percent. D) 25 to 30 percent.
What is the primary cause of malabsorption in people with celiac disease?
A) damage to the lining of the esophagus B) ulceration of the large intestine C) an allergic reaction throughout the GI tract D) erosion of the villi of the small intestine