The condition characterized by a severe deficiency of calories is known as
A) kwashiorkor. B) marasmic kwashiorkor.
C) marasmus. D) edema.
C
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Participants in which of the following sports are most likely to engage in disordered eating behaviors?
A. Cross-country B. Baseball C. Wrestling D. Ice hockey
The increasing demand for frozen yogurt is due in part to
a. its less sweet taste and denser texture as compared to ice cream. b. its high fat content. c. its "good for you" image. d. its high probiotic content.
Which of the following foods contains the least amount of lactose per serving?
A. bagel B. ice cream C. swiss cheese D. frozen yogurt
Joe Brian, 6?3? tall and 265 pounds, came to the physician with complaints of indigestion, heartburn, a bloated feeling, and occasional vomiting. He states that he sometimes wakes up with the taste of vomit in his mouth. He also complains of chest pain and states, "Sometimes I feel like I am having a heart attack." After performing an endoscopy, the physician diagnoses a hiatal hernia with
esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The physician prescribes a histamine receptor antagonist and antacids before meals and at bedtime. ? Describe the relationship between the symptom "heartburn" and the heart.