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NBME 30| Questions and Answers, 100% Correct difference b/w Kwashiorkor & Marasmus - kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition): marasmus PLUS EDEMA - marasmus (WASTING SYNDROME): skin lesions, fatty liver, acute proteinenergy malnutrition with decreased arm circumference, weight per length or BMI deformation disruption in organ morphogenesis occurring AFTER embryonic period; extrinsic force limits normal organ development vascular changes in chronic HTN - hyaline arteriolosclerosis: protein...

BIOD 121 MODULE 1- 6 EXAM TEST BANK WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NUTRITION What is the difference between food and nutrients? - Food provides energy in terms of calories, while nutrients are substances found in food that provide the materials for building and maintaining our bodies and regulating of key metabolic processes that sustain life. What two motives drive people to eat certain foods? (it isn't nutritional value) - taste and texture Nutrients - substances in food What is nutr...

Palatability The degree of pleasure or taste provided by a food - a highly palatable food is one that is tasty and pleasant to consume. Satiety A feeling of fullness and satisfaction. Which of the following represents a socio-cultural food choice? A. Someone who just doesn't like the taste of garlic B. Someone who only buys their produce at a farmers' markets C. Someone who recently increased protein intake to build muscle D. Someone who eats Halal foods because they practice Islam Some...

pellagra correct answers acquired deficiency of niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin B3); Sx = diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis Hartnup disease correct answers autosomal recessive disorder of decreased GI absorption of tryptophan which is the precursor to nicotinic acid (niacin, vitamin B3); see pellagra-like Sx = diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis (3 D's with Vitamin B3 deficiency) scurvy correct answers deficiency of vitamin C; signs and Sx of impaired collagen synthesis = swollen bleeding gums, e...

25-29.9 - Answer a body mass of how many kg/m is considered overweight 30+ - Answer a body mass of how many kg/m is considered obese body mass index - Answer the ratio of weight to height squared. 40-70% - Answer what percentage does genetics contribute to obesity leptin - Answer an obesity gene, it is a hormone produced by adipose tissue. the greater the adipose tissue the more leptin levels increase. obesity - Answer it is caused by an over abundance of food and lack...

What is primary obesity? an excess of calorie intake over energy expenditure for the body's metabolic demands What is secondary obesity? obesity due to various congenital anomalies, chromosomal anomalies, metabolic problems, CNS lesions, or drugs (ex. hypothyroidism) What communities are the highest rates of obesity seen? black and hispanic communities What are some types of drugs that cause weight gain? steroids, antipsychotics, antidepressants, beta blockers When is hyperplasia of adipocy...

STUDY GUIDE FOR MODULE 1 (BIOD 121) NUTRITION PORTAGE EXAM 2023- 2024 physical health - CORRECT ANSWER-body's ability to perform daily functions for survival intellectual health emotional health - the ability to express or suppress emotion social health - ability to interact with others spiritual health - purpose for human existence, cultural practices - CORRECT ANSWER-the cognitive ability to learn and adapt emotional health social health - ability to interact with others spirit...

A critical evaluation and synthesis of research studies focusing on a specific topic that is useful for health-care providers is a(n): Systematic review Peer reviewed journal Hypothesis Epidemiological study - Answer-Systematic Review Which type of study follows the healthy population, looking for the development? - Answer-Cohort Which gov agencies publish the dietary guidelines for Americans? - Answer-USDA All of the following raise basal metabolism rate except: Growing Muscle m...

BIOD 121 MODULE 1- 6 EXAM TEST BANK WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NUTRITION What is the difference between food and nutrients? - Food provides energy in terms of calories, while nutrients are substances found in food that provide the materials for building and maintaining our bodies and regulating of key metabolic processes that sustain life. What two motives drive people to eat certain foods? (it isn't nutritional value) - taste and texture Nutrients - substances in food What is nutr...

Portage Learning Nutrition Module 1 Latest Update Graded A+ Nutrition the science that links foods to health and disease. It includes the processes by which humans ingest, digest, absorb, transport, and excrete food substances. Physical Health body's ability to perform daily functions for survival Intellectual Health The cognitive ability to learn and adapt Emotional Health The ability to express or suppress emotion Social Health The ability to interact with others Spir...