Among Americans 65 years of age and older, arthritic symptoms are second only to _______________ as the most commonly reported chronic condition.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


hypertension

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All of the following are true of protein turnover EXCEPT:

a. the diet is the source of most of the amino acids in the amino acid pool. b. an increase in amino acid metabolism will increase urea production. c. proteins in all cells, tissues, and organs are constantly being broken down. d. proteins being resynthesized will fluctuate in response to physiological demands

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Which lipid is most abundant, in foods and in the body?

a. Sterols b. Glycerols c. Triglycerides d. Monoglycerides e. Polyglycerides

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How does iron deficiency impair physical performance and how can this be remedied?

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Answer the following questions based on the case study "Frank" information below. Frank is an 83-year-old man with a low income. He has osteoarthritis and macular degeneration and complains of muscle weakness and difficulty sleeping. Frank recently lost his wife of 50 years to complications associated with a hip fracture as a result of her osteoporosis and her falling down. He has started eating

more ready-to-eat processed foods since she prepared all their meals. ? Answer questions 17-20 based on the case study "Frank" information below. Frank is an 83-year-old man with a low income. He has osteoarthritis and macular degeneration and complains of muscle weakness and difficulty sleeping. Frank recently lost his wife of 50 years to complications associated with a hip fracture as a result of her osteoporosis and her falling down. He has started eating more ready-to-eat processed foods since she prepared all their meals. Answer questions 17-20 based on the case study "Frank" information below. Frank is an 83-year-old man with a low income. He has osteoarthritis and macular degeneration and complains of muscle weakness and difficulty sleeping. Frank recently lost his wife of 50 years to complications associated with a hip fracture as a result of her osteoporosis and her falling down. He has started eating more ready-to-eat processed foods since she prepared all their meals. Answer questions 17-20 based on the case study "Frank" information below. Frank is an 83-year-old man with a low income. He has osteoarthritis and macular degeneration and complains of muscle weakness and difficulty sleeping. Frank recently lost his wife of 50 years to complications associated with a hip fracture as a result of her osteoporosis and her falling down. He has started eating more ready-to-eat processed foods since she prepared all their meal ?Frank should be able to get a free nutritious meal and social support from: A) the SNAP program. B) the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. C) the Nutrition Services Incentive Program. D) Meals on Wheels. E) the local senior center.

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