Rene is usually very physically active. However, during finals week Rene is too busy to bother with the gym. How should she adjust her diet?
Rene should increase her caloric intake.
Because of stress, Rene should consume more carbohydrates.
Rene should consume more water.
Rene should decrease her caloric intake.
Answer: Rene should decrease her caloric intake.
( Decreasing the intake of calories can result into weight loss and hence maintains the healthy Weight. Calorie increases our body weight.)
Rene is usually very physically active. However, during finals week Rene is too busy to bother...
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What
advice would you give to Ana in terms of pre-event sports
nutrition?
Athletes need to follow the upper limit of the suggested amounts
on MyPlate. Ana’s meals should be eaten at least 2-3 hours before
her event, and she should avoid foods that are high in fat,
protein, or fiber for at least 4 hours before her event.
Carbohydrates are the best source of energy for her running
events.
Athletes should follow the recommendations from MyPlate.
Endurance athletes should...
How would you classify Ana's weight status at the school nurse
visit?
a. overweight
b. underweight
c. severely underweight
d. healthy
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Laura is a very successful businesswoman in the high-stress high-powered world of corporate finance. She has been referred to you by the company’s employment assistance program. You are the company's occupational nurse. Laura presents herself as a no nonsense business professional. She is frank and honest about the events that has brought her to your office. Laura tells you that although she tells herself that she will only have one or two glasses with dinner, she usually finishes the whole...
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How would you classify her weight during the preemployment
physical visit?
Ana's weight status would be considered normal
Ana's weight status would be considered underweight
Ana's weight status would be considered overweight
Ana's weight status was the same as it was in her school nurse
visit
Does Ana have an eating disorder and if so, which type?
Ana does not display a pattern of disordered eating. Ana has
increased the amount she runs due to her plan to join the...