Is it likely that insulin can ever be given effectively in "pill" form?
No; insulin is a protein and if taken orally would be denatured by enzymes in the digestive tract.
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Possible contributors to constipation include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. low-fiber diet. b. dehydration. c. high iron intake. d. medications such as NSAIDs. e. All of the above could contribute to constipation.
Malnutrition associated with poor intake appears to have an impact on the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles, particularly the diaphragm
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the American Psychiatric Association, anorexia nervosa is diagnosed when a client
A) refuses to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. B) experiences repeated episodes of purging. C) has an intense fear of losing weight or becoming thin. D) experiences repeated episodes of binge eating.
Dietary protein must be consumed daily because nitrogen is lost in _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word