When an adult gains an extra 10 pounds of body weight over a prolonged period of time, approximately how much of this weight is fat?
A) 5.0 pounds
B) 7.5 pounds
C) 9.5 pounds
D) 10 pounds
Q. 2Nutrition care and treatment of peptic ulcers includes ____.
A) quitting smoking
B) consuming dry, starchy foods
C) avoiding tight clothing
D) eating meals 30 minutes before bedtime
Q. 3What would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcalories daily for one month?
A) 0.5 pounds
B) 2 pounds
C) 3 pounds
D) 4 pounds
Q. 4An individual with gastritis and hypochlorhydria is most at risk of what nutrient deficiency?
A) vitamin C
B) vitamin B12
C) sodium
D) phosphorus
Q. 5Explain why taking drugs, prescription or recreational, while drinking is particularly harmful.
Q. 6What is a potential side effect associated with antacids?
A) hyperglycemia
B) decreased absorption of fat
C) decreased iron absorption
D) decreased absorption of B6
Q. 7Describe two specific examples of damage to the body from chronic alcohol abuse. Do not include accidents as part of this list.
Q. 8Gastroparesis most often develops as a consequence of what condition?
A) cardiomyopathy
B) Kawasaki disease
C) diabetes
D) hepatitis
Q. 9Explain how and where alcohol is metabolized in the body, beginning with absorption into the body and ending with the metabolites of alcohol metabolism.
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