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Patho chap 6
Chapter 6 Nutrition and Vitamins, Minerals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A type of anemia develops when this mineral is missing from the diet | Iron |
| Which disease results from calcium deficiency? | Osteoporosis |
| Which is the most successful approach to treating obesity? | combination of exercise, diet, behavior changes, and social support |
| Which is correct about undernutrition? | occurs in all age groups |
| Male alcoholics may develop enlarged breasts, a condition called | gynecomastia |
| Which describes the relationship between liver disease and undernutrition? | may cause widespread deficiencies and impaired nutrient storage |
| Which is associated with ileum resection? | fat and fat-soluble vitamin deficiency |
| Esophageal varices, epistaxis, and cirrhosis are all characteristic of | Alcoholism |
| The chemical activities within a cell are collectively called | metabolism |
| The term anorexia means | loss of appetite |
| Bleeding gums and weak connective tissue is a disease related to lack of | Vitamin C |