Ans.Obesity is associated with increased hormone production resulting in low grade inflammation and this increases risk for all of the given disease conditions except appendicitis.
Appendicitis is the painful inflammation of the appendix.
Obesity is associated with increased hormone production, resulting in low-grade inflammation. This inflammation increases risk for...
3. Why is obesity associated with increased risk of wound infection and dehiscence? A. Due to low protein and albumin levels B. Lipids interfere with epithelization C. Apposition of wound edges isn't possible D. Decreased vascularization of fatty tissue leads to a decreased capacity for healing
Question 16 (1 point) Excess body fat is associated with: Ochronic inflammation O increased risk of certain cancers O increased risk of hypertension O cardiovascular disease risk Onone of the above
Why is a high protein diet associated with an increased risk for heart disease and certain types of cancer?
19. What is NOT a risk of being underweight? a. high risk of death following surgery. b. death from starvation when suffering from cancer. c. early death during a famine or in a siege. d. high risk of developing heart disease. e. deterioration of nutrition status during hospitalization. 20. Waist circumference in the range of 35” to 40” is an indicator of _____. a. defective heart valves. b. lower BMI. c. alcohol addiction. d. central obesity. e. improper liver function....
Metabolic syndrome generally involves a combination of A. types 1 and 2 diabetes. B.extreme obesity, osteoporosis, and hypoglycemia. C. gluten intolerance, hypertension, and absence of insulin production. D. extreme obesity, abnormal blood lipids, and hyperglycemia. 2.The hardening and narrowing of arteries is called A. atherosclerosis. B. bariatric disease. C. metabolic syndrome. D. type 1 ½ diabetes. 3.is a mold that produces aflatoxin A. Stachybotrys chartarum B. Penicillium chrysogenum C. Aspergillus flavus D. Acremonium 4.The female athlete triad consists of all...
Nutrition-related factors that may increase the risk of developing cancer include all of the following EXCEPT: A. obesity. B. red meat intake. C. salt-preserved foods. D. consumption of citrus fruits. Cancer cachexia is characterized by: a. anorexia. b. weight gain. c. slowed metabolism. d. increased appetite. All of the following contribute to malnutrition in HIV infection EXCEPT A. increased gastric acid secretion. B. medication side-effects. C. diarrhea. D. malabsorption. To minimize the risk of food-borne bacterial infections in a cancer...
22) Pelvic inflammatory disease is characterized by all the following except A) increased risk for ectopic pregnancy. -- B)a clear set of signs and symptoms that make diagnosis straightforward inflammation, swelling, or abscesses in the internal reproductive organs.- can be caused by several types of bacterial pathogens. E) treatment with antibiotic therapy
Federal guidelines recommend that Americans eat more of all of the following foods except: a. Low fat milk products b. Meat c. Fruits and vegetables d. Whole grains Lack of physical activity raises the risk of the following: a. Death from cardiovascular disease b. High blood pressure c. Diabetes d. All of the above Obesity, overnutrition, and inactivity have been shown to raise the risk of the following disease(s): a. diabetes b. cancer c. cardiovascular disease d. All of the...
regulation of fluid balance 11. Which of the following is associated with an increased risk of hypertension? high sodium intake high potassium intake high magnesium intake under age 50 12. Which of the following is true of sodium? The minimum sodium intake for adults with a normal risk of hypertension is 2300 mg/da It is prudent to keep sodium intake as low as possible. Sodium and potassium content of foods tend to be inversely related. The majority of sodium in...
5. Throughout this assignment, you have been evaluating your diet. A healthy diet has been linked to possible prevention of many diseases including cardiovascular disease and cancer (Some helpful information in the textbook: Figures 1-1 and 11-3, Table 11-6). [12 marks] a) Summarize 2 aspects of your diet that are promoting good health and disease prevention. Include specific links between the aspects of your diet and specific health conditions/diseases. [6 marks 3 marks per aspect with specific link to chronic...