Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences

You respond to a 48-year-old morbidly obese female patient. Her adult daughter called you because sh

You respond to a 48-year-old morbidly obese female patient. Her adult daughter called you because sh

You respond to a 48-year-old morbidly obese female patient. Her adult daughter called you because she has not gotten up from her oversized recliner chair in over a week. She has tried to help her out of the chair but states that each time her mother

lovesong   3177   5 Replies

sarasa

The Nutrition Facts Panel on a box of crackers indicates that one serving provides 140 Calories, ...

The Nutrition Facts Panel on a box of crackers indicates that one serving provides 140 Calories, ...

The Nutrition Facts Panel on a box of crackers indicates that one serving provides 140 Calories, with 55 Calories coming from fat. Calculate the percentage of Calories from fat in this product.
A) 39%
B) 55%
C) 85%
D) 89%

Teknomancer   217   2 Replies

Radhika Jamdade

During which period did the concept of disease contagion become more universally accepted?

During which period did the concept of disease contagion become more universally accepted?

During which period did the concept of disease contagion become more universally accepted?
A) Roman Empire
B) Middle Ages
C) Renaissance
D) Age of Enlightenment

Parfait   909   5 Replies

fruitloops

The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age) gets nourished by

The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age) gets nourished by

The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age) gets nourished by

a) absorbing nutrients from the bloodstream of the mother.
b) breaking down the lining of the uterus.
c) transferring of nutrients from the placenta.
d) drinking the amniotic fluid.

Dasha   370   1 Reply

bolbol

Recognize and explain the current market need for nutritious menu options.

Recognize and explain the current market need for nutritious menu options.

Recognize and explain the current market need for nutritious menu options.

Refrensha Smith   332   1 Reply

joshephn

Carbs, evil or not?

Carbs, evil or not?

Hi people, I am studying my way through basics of nutrition in my spare time.

NOTE

I am not a nutritionist and this is why I posted this, I am studying by myself and I want to be sure I understand the real deal, not random based

ongiri   235   3 Replies

bio_man

Josh and Ronnie are college friends who went to a cookout together. Despite eating the same foods at ...

Josh and Ronnie are college friends who went to a cookout together. Despite eating the same foods at ...

Josh and Ronnie are college friends who went to a cookout together. Despite eating the same foods at the cookout, Josh developed a food-borne illness but Ronnie did not. All of the following are possible reasons why only Josh got sick EXCEPT

a) Jo

Guest   396   3 Replies

regina nana

Cliff is a college friend of yours who got a job this upcoming summer working in a seafood ...

Cliff is a college friend of yours who got a job this upcoming summer working in a seafood ...

Cliff is a college friend of yours who got a job this upcoming summer working in a seafood restaurant at the beach. He will be getting some great discounts on the food because he will be working there. All of the following are appropriate recommendat

Bahar18   640   3 Replies

LilyGal

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter. Because Michelle's uncle died unexpectedly and ...

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter. Because Michelle's uncle died unexpectedly and ...

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter. Because Michelle's uncle died unexpectedly and at a young age, she most likely experienced this stage of grief first.
A) Disbelief
B) Anger
C) Acceptance
D) Yearning

12

Thierryp   2320   19 Replies

rtwingfield

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish have been shown to be beneficial against rheumatoi

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish have been shown to be beneficial against rheumatoi

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish have been shown to be beneficial against rheumatoid arthritis.
True
False

Post Merge: 11 years ago

It is True.

vira   732   1 Reply

bolbol

List the three primary impairments that occur as a result of a stroke.

List the three primary impairments that occur as a result of a stroke.

 List the three primary impairments that occur as a result of a stroke.

qua2012   1021   1 Reply

bolbol

The main provisions of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act passed by the Canadian Parliament in 2004 ...

The main provisions of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act passed by the Canadian Parliament in 2004 ...

The main provisions of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act passed by the Canadian Parliament in 2004 include all of the following except
A) banning the cloning of humans.
B) banning the selection of a baby’s sex for non-medical purposes.

elecfuture   345   4 Replies

fabieni

Which of the following is a reason to grade?

Which of the following is a reason to grade?

Which of the following is a reason to grade?

   a.  Grades mean different things to different teachers.
b.  Physical education should make sweeping changes regarding the manner in which youth are evaluated.
   c.  Grad

Twenty2   706   5 Replies

fruitloops

Bethany is utilizing a training approach that begins with an initial high volume of training using ...

Bethany is utilizing a training approach that begins with an initial high volume of training using ...

Bethany is utilizing a training approach that begins with an initial high volume of training using low resistances and gradually switches to a lower volume and higher resistances in subsequent cycles. This type of training is called ____.
 A) u

BJ   329   3 Replies

juliaguay

What is the rank of the score 7 in the following distribution?

What is the rank of the score 7 in the following distribution?

What is the rank of the score 7 in the following distribution?

10, 9, 7, 7, 6, 5, 4, 2, 1

a) 6.0
b) 4.0
c) 3.5
d) 2.0
e) 3.0

nkoszewski   1057   1 Reply

bolbol

Max, a 67-year-old homeless man with a history of alcoholism, is admitted with frostbite and severe

Max, a 67-year-old homeless man with a history of alcoholism, is admitted with frostbite and severe

Max, a 67-year-old homeless man with a history of alcoholism, is admitted with frostbite and severe malnutrition. What lab values should be monitored when his TPN is started to avoid the development of refeeding syndrome?

Anonymous   385   1 Reply

Sugahboo

When preparing ice cream mix in the home with fresh eggs, what food safety precaution is most important?

When preparing ice cream mix in the home with fresh eggs, what food safety precaution is most important?

When preparing ice cream mix in the home with fresh eggs, what food safety precaution is most important?

▸ Cook custard to 140°F

▸ Cook custard to 165°F

▸ Use only intact, fresh eggs

▸ Use clean eggs and keep cold

sleepyjonnysix   278   3 Replies

dreamers45

Margaret's vaginal infection has been linked to the depletion of certain bacteria and overgrowth of ...

Margaret's vaginal infection has been linked to the depletion of certain bacteria and overgrowth of ...

Margaret's vaginal infection has been linked to the depletion of certain bacteria and overgrowth of others. Margaret has ____.
 a. bacterial vaginosis
 b. SARS
 c. bacterial meningitis
  d. a superbug
 e. hepatitis B

Argentina   2557   12 Replies

hillaryana

Do sprouts of broccoli rabe contain sulforaphane

Do sprouts of broccoli rabe contain sulforaphane

Broccoli sprouts are one of the best, if not the the best, source of sulforaphane, apparently 100x more so than fully grown broccoli.

Unfortunately, most "broccoli" seeds sold in specialized shops and online are of broccoli rabe

coo1guy   228   1 Reply

duddy

Jeffery is a strength athlete and a vegetarian. He weighs 205 lb and is 6' 2" ta

Jeffery is a strength athlete and a vegetarian. He weighs 205 lb and is 6' 2" ta

Jeffery is a strength athlete and a vegetarian. He weighs 205 lb and is 6' 2" tall. How much protein would you recommend he eat on a daily basis?
A) 74.5 grams
B) 0.8 g per kg body weight
C) at least 121 grams
D) 185 gra

mikael   2600   4 Replies

padre

The purpose of a food guide is to translate nutrient intake recommendations into recommended food choices.

The purpose of a food guide is to translate nutrient intake recommendations into recommended food choices.

The purpose of a food guide is to translate nutrient intake recommendations into recommended food choices.

Olivia Grant   339   2 Replies

Rick Monci

After three days of fasting, what provides fuel for the brain?

After three days of fasting, what provides fuel for the brain?

After three days of fasting, what provides fuel for the brain?

a) glucose
b) fatty acids
c) glycogen
d) ketone bodies

johnsmith12   232   1 Reply

Izzydhindsa

Gluconeogenesis provides glucose by synthesizing it from

Gluconeogenesis provides glucose by synthesizing it from

Gluconeogenesis provides glucose by synthesizing it from

a) three-carbon molecules.
b) two-carbon molecules.
c) ketone bodies.
d) one-carbon molecules.

redzritter19   218   1 Reply

Yessi15

All of the following occur during starvation EXCEPT

All of the following occur during starvation EXCEPT

All of the following occur during starvation EXCEPT

a) carbohydrate utilization increases.
b) gluconeogenesis increases.
c) circulating ketone body levels increase.
d) structural proteins can be used as an energy source.

haileykopp   214   1 Reply

jacksonfive09

Theoretically, the ability of the body to store __________________ is limitless.

Theoretically, the ability of the body to store __________________ is limitless.

Theoretically, the ability of the body to store __________________ is limitless.

a) carbohydrates
b) protein
c) fat
d) water

sauceboii   187   1 Reply

Ilovebacon22

What type of fat can you expect to find in the adipocytes of a person who consumes a lot of olive oil?

What type of fat can you expect to find in the adipocytes of a person who consumes a lot of olive oil?

What type of fat can you expect to find in the adipocytes of a person who consumes a lot of olive oil?

a) saturated fat
b) polyunsaturated fat
c) trans fat
d) monounsaturated fat

Franceswwx   191   1 Reply

kaarnold98

Glycogen synthesis requires the input of energy in the form of a high-energy compound called ___.

Glycogen synthesis requires the input of energy in the form of a high-energy compound called ___.

Glycogen synthesis requires the input of energy in the form of a high-energy compound called ___.

a) ATP
b) NADH
c) ammonia
d) UTP

Chemchem   177   1 Reply

snowicefox17

During the absorptive state after a meal

During the absorptive state after a meal

During the absorptive state after a meal

a) the liver forms glycogen.
b) glucagon levels are elevated.
c) adipocytes contribute fatty acids to the circulation.
d) skeletal muscle breaks down glycogen.

3099592   186   1 Reply

nyounger

_____ is required for the catabolism of amino acids.

_____ is required for the catabolism of amino acids.

_____ is required for the catabolism of amino acids.

a) Vitamin B1
b) Vitamin B2
c) Niacin
d) Vitamin B6

myassisblue   206   1 Reply

Crystalboo92

The ___________ is where urea is formed.

The ___________ is where urea is formed.

The ___________ is where urea is formed.

a) liver
b) kidneys
c) small intestine
d) large intestine

Jamesgrams   204   1 Reply

achalmers

When would the body NOT increase the use of amino acids as an energy source?

When would the body NOT increase the use of amino acids as an energy source?

When would the body NOT increase the use of amino acids as an energy source?

a) When the diet is insufficient in total calories.
b) When protein is consumed in excess of need.
c) When the diet is insufficient in carbohydrates.
d) When the diet

jmazza   180   1 Reply

lbelcher

Which of the following leads to the production of urea?

Which of the following leads to the production of urea?

Which of the following leads to the production of urea?

a) oxidation of glucose
b) oxidation of amino acids
c) incomplete oxidation of fatty acids
d) synthesis of protein from amino acids

Jeriko   182   1 Reply

asdoooeoe

What is the immediate fate of the excess dietary protein in the body?

What is the immediate fate of the excess dietary protein in the body?

What is the immediate fate of the excess dietary protein in the body?

a) It is stored in adipose tissue.
b) It is reduced.
c) It is oxidized.
d) It is deaminated.

estebanbubaire   197   1 Reply

nyounger

Which of the following nutrients cannot be used to produce ATP?

Which of the following nutrients cannot be used to produce ATP?

Which of the following nutrients cannot be used to produce ATP?

a) glycerol
b) fatty acids
c) amino acids
d) vitamins

nwill1104   178   1 Reply

lihui

Fatty acid oxidation results in the direction of

Fatty acid oxidation results in the direction of

Fatty acid oxidation results in the direction of

a) ketones.
b) glucose.
c) pyruvate.
d) acetyl CoA.

Hashimmohd9   165   1 Reply

JisselFlores

What is the first product of fatty acid catabolism?

What is the first product of fatty acid catabolism?

What is the first product of fatty acid catabolism?

a) glycerol
b) pyruvate
c) acetyl CoA
d) triglycerides

sleepyjonnysix   193   1 Reply

nyounger

Why can more ATP be generated per gram of fatty acids than per gram of glucose?

Why can more ATP be generated per gram of fatty acids than per gram of glucose?

Why can more ATP be generated per gram of fatty acids than per gram of glucose?

a) Fatty acids contain less oxygen and more carbon in their structure.
b) Fatty acids contain more oxygen and less carbon in their structure.
c) Glucose contains mor

hailey681   176   1 Reply

dwilliams11

Why can a very low carbohydrate diet slow the citric acid cycle?

Why can a very low carbohydrate diet slow the citric acid cycle?

Why can a very low carbohydrate diet slow the citric acid cycle?

a) Oxaloacetate is derived from carbohydrates.
b) Low carb diets cause the build- up of ketones.
c) Lactic acid accumulates and slows the cycle.
d) Coenzyme A is derived from carb

3099592   168   1 Reply

Izzydhindsa

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized by anaerobic metabolism to provide ATP?

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized by anaerobic metabolism to provide ATP?

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized by anaerobic metabolism to provide ATP?

a) glucose
b) amino acids
c) fatty acids
d) glycogen

f'leece   163   1 Reply

rizumidancer

Which of the following B vitamins function as coenzymes during cellular respiration?

Which of the following B vitamins function as coenzymes during cellular respiration?

Which of the following B vitamins function as coenzymes during cellular respiration?

a) B1, B2, B6
b) B1, B2, B5
c) folate, pantothenic acid, riboflavin
d) niacin, thiamin, ascorbic acid

LORRAINE   176   1 Reply

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