All of the following are features of older pregnant women in comparison with younger pregnant women EXCEPT
a. maternal mortality rates are lower.
b. fetal mortality rates are twice as high.
c. cesarean delivery is twice as common.
d. complications that arise typically reflect chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
a
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a. increased lean body mass. b. decreased lean body mass. c. increased glycogen stores. d. decreased glycogen stores.
Excessive intake of vitamin B6 can cause:
a. Diarrhea and gastrointestinal disturbance b. Gastrointestinal irritation c. Impaired immune function d. Permanent damage to sensory nerves
Zander has a family history of heart disease and a personal history of elevated total and LDL-cholesterol levels. You might recommend all of the following to Zander to lower his blood lipid levels and risk for heart disease except ________.
A. consume fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, at least twice a week B. consume plant sources of fat, such as avocados C. follow a diet that provides less than 10% of total kcal from fats D. focus on monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil and canola oil
Research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population is called a(n) _____
a. epidemiological study b. meta-analysis c. double-blind study d. clinical trial e. literature review