What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is an alcohol-induced dementia, results from heavy use of alcohol. Alcohol can interfere with the absorption and metabolism of thiamin, which produces a nutrient deficiency that damages nerves in the brain, resulting in damage to short-term memory.
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Select two nutrition problems and complete a PES statement for each
What will be an ideal response?
Why do we need carbohydrate?
a) Brain cells and red blood cells rely on glucose. b) Carbohydrates fuel exercise. c) Carbohydrates spare protein. d) All of the above.
Which individual is LEAST likely to acquire a vitamin E deficiency?
a. someone who eats a diet high in fat b. someone with severe liver disease c. someone whose pancreas is failing to produce digestive enzymes d. someone who is born prematurely e. someone who consumes a very low-fat diet composed largely of convenience foods
Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother doesn't want to try them and says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of soy while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much
as Maggie about soy by answering the following questions. Maggie shows her mother a health claim on the soy burger package. How much soy protein does the new health claim for food labels suggest be eaten daily, and what is the possible benefit mentioned on the label? a. 15 grams; reduced risk of prostate cancer b. 20 grams; reduced risk of diabetes c. 25 grams; reduced risk of heart disease d. 30 grams; reduced risk of breast cancer e. 35 grams; reduced risk of osteoporosis