Question

Quite often, older people suffer from several chronic diseases and have to take up to 6 different medicines each day, this common practice is known as - c a. holistic healing b. self-medication c c. polypharmacy d. wellness approach Which of the following periodicals features peer-reviewed articles? c a. Men's Journal b. National Geographic Magazine C C. Journal of the American Medical Association C d. Ladies Home Journal Why is it important to study nutrition? a. To select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning c b. To obtain enough energy to sustain life C c. To reduce dependence on animal products C d. To avoid pesticides and hormones in the food supply

Answer 1

Ans) c. Polypharmacy

Explaination:

- Polypharmacy refers to the use of a large number of medications, commonly considered to be the use of five or more. Since polypharmacy is a consequence of having several underlying medical conditions, it is much more common in elderly patients.

c. Journal of American Medical Association

Explaination:

- JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association is a peer-reviewed medical journal published 48 times a year by the American Medical Association. It publishes original research, reviews, and editorials covering all aspects of biomedicine.

a. To select the appropriate mix of nutrients for proper body functioning

Explaination:

- Foods contain nutrients that are necessary for the growth, maintenance,and repair of the body's cells.