Why is special attention given to the role of Vitamin D and muscle function in the elderly population?
Vitamin D helps maintain the strength of the bones. It can also help improve the function of the muscles and how they respond to signals from the efferent nervous system. This results in better coordination and balance and will help reduce the risk of falls.
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Performing a nutrition assessment on a patient who is a candidate for liver transplant is complicated by all of these factors except _____
a. liver dysfunction and malnutrition have similar metabolic effects b. fluid retention can mask weight loss c. fluid retention can alter lab values d. fluid retention can alter anthropometric values e. supplements may mask underlying nutrient deficiencies
The Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of your grains come from whole grain sources.
a. true b. false
Medications called _______________, which act to block the effect of acetylcholine, reduce the amount of saliva production as a major side effect.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).