Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease?
a. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. The female athlete triad
e. Polycystic ovary syndrome
Q. 2The onset of hypothalamic amenorrhea is related to:
a. being underweight, as is seen in anorexia nervosa.
b. weight loss accompanied by intense exercise, as seen in the female athlete triad.
c. caloric restriction leading to an energy deficit.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only
Q. 3An eating disorder that affects fertility is _____.
a. hypothalamic amenorrhea
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia nervosa
d. celiac disease
e. b and c
f. a and b
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Excess central body fat is related to _____.
a. insulin resistance
b. ovulatory disorders
c. metabolic syndrome
d. All of the above
Q. 5_____ is the first therapeutic option for infertility in obese people.
a. Medication
b. Weight loss
c. Hormone therapy
d. In-vitro fertilization
e. Surgery
Q. 6A nutrient that would effectively treat headaches and cramps in a woman with PMS is _____.
a. vitamin B6
b. calcium
c. magnesium
d. vitamin E
Q. 7Untreated phenylketonuria in pregnant women can lead to:
a. increased risk of heart defects in the infant.
b. infants with microcephaly.
c. severe mental retardation in children.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only
Q. 8Symptoms of PMS occur in about _____ of menstruating women.
a. 10-12
b. 27-30
c. 34
d. 15-25
e. 55
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