Very-low-calorie diets or protein-sparing modified fasts have been associated with many health risks, including _____.
a. insulin resistance
b. hypertension
c. atherosclerosis
d. sleep apnea
e. orthostatic hypotension
Q. 2In the dietary treatment of gastritis, it is important to eliminate irritating foods and beverages.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3The two subtypes of anorexia nervosa are similar in that individuals _____.
a. refuse to maintain a minimally normal body weight
b. exhibit regular episodes of purging behaviors
c. exhibit regular episodes of binge-eating
d. sometimes achieve a minimally normal body weight
e. rarely purge but often binge
Q. 4Oropharyngeal dysphagia is common in elderly persons and frequently follows a stroke.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Which adolescent could be a candidate for bariatric surgery if he or she has completed the majority of his or her growth spurt?
a. a 15-year-old boy with a BMI of 30 and hypertension
b. a 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 32 and type 2 diabetes
c. a 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 37 and severe obstructive sleep apnea
d. a 16-year-old girl with a BMI of 38 and dyslipidemia
e. a 16-year-old boy with a BMI of 39 and mild nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Q. 6Xerostomia is a side effect of many medications and can make chewing and swallowing more difficult.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Requirements of _____ may be higher among adolescents who frequently consume large quantities of alcohol.
a. fiber and carbohydrates
b. fat and vitamin C
c. thiamin and other B-vitamins
d. vitamin D and protein
e. iron and zinc
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