Except for sodium, were there any vitamins or minerals that were "too high" (exceeded the tolerable upper intake level)? If so, list

Q: What do you mean by the term malnutrition?

A: The edible substance consumed by an organism is referred to as a diet. Diet must fulfill the body…

Q: What is meant by hypo and hypercalciuria ?

A: Calcium is a mineral found in the human body. It is involved in the formation of bones and teeth,…

Q: _________ is when the amount of nitrogen taken in isequal to the amount excreted.

A: Nitrogen is one of the essential macro elements that is crucially important for all life forms. It…

Q: Explain when the postabsorptive state occurs and how nutrient levels are regulated during this time.

A: Metabolic states of the body are the balance between the energy demands by the body and the…

Q: What is a normal fasting blood glucose range for healthy adults?

A: What we call fasting glucose or blood glucose levels is generally done six to eight hours after the…

Q: What type of acid-base imbalance is likely to develop if the stomach contents are repeatedly lost by…

A: ANSWER Acid base balance nothing but maintaining acidic and basic compounds.  This helps the body to…

Q: Explain why some nutrients do not require digestion prior to beingabsorbed.

A: For the proper functioning and growth of the body essential elements and minerals are required.…

Q: Vomiting is usually preceded by increased salivation, sweating, increased heart rate, pallor, and…

A: Vomiting is the process of throwing up the contents present in the gastrointestinal tract through…

Q: How would you explain the loss of weight observed after engaging in strenuous physical activity such…

A: The loss of weight observed after engaging in strenuous physical activity is commonly referred to as…

Q: How much fluid is secreted into the gastrointestinal tract each day compared with the amount of food…

A: The fluid is secreted into the gastrointestinal tract each day compared with the amount of food and…

Q: Describe the effects of starvation on urea production.

A: During the starvation process, there are several changes occur in the body such as during the…

Q: What is the mechanism by which higher numbers of gutFirmicutes are thought to be linked to obesity?

A: Gut Firmicutes are gram positive bacteria which are found in the gut of humans or mouse. These…

Q: Contrast primary and secondary malnutrition.

A: Malnutrition is the condition in which there is imbalance of nutrients in a diet. The macronutrients…

Q: What will happen after high phosphorus in blood levels?

A: Introduction :- Phosphorus is a chemical element with the atomic number 15. Phosphorus is an element…

Q: What are the Reference Daily Intakes and the DailyReference Values? When combined, what reference…

A: Nutrients are the major forms of energy source for our body. They are of two types such as essential…

Q: If 20mmol of calcium is taken in per day, how much is excreted via the feces?

A: Calcium is an essential element that is required in the body for multiple physiological functions…

Q: People with extremely restricted caloric intake often complain?

A: Restricted caloric intake is a kind of diet that is mainly concerned with losing weight but not…

Q: For what reasons might it be medically necessary for a person to eat a low protein diet? SELECT ALL…

A: Proteins are a building blocks of the body. In the human body, every cells contains protein. Amino…

Q: Pancreatic juice, bile, hydrochloric acid, and saliva are used for mechanical digestion? A. True B.…

A: Large insoluble food molecules are broken down into little water-soluble food molecules during…

Q: What is primary malnutrition? Secondary malnutrition?

A: Primary Malnutrition refers to the Malnutrition which is caused due to inadequate intake of energy.…

Q: In general terms, describe the effects of malnutrition, including both overnutrition and…

A: A balanced diet is defined as the optimal supplement of nutrition to the body which keeps the body…

Q: What is known about the underlying causes of obesity?

A: The term obesity is used to describe the physical state of an individual, which is characterized by…

Q: Explain Nutrient Metabolism During the Postabsorptive State?

A: The postabsorptive state, or fasting state, occurs when the food has been digested, absorbed, and…

Q: How would removal of 95% of the stomach (subtotal gastrec-tomy) to treat severe ulcers or cancer…

A: Ans: Stomach: The muscular organ of the body located above abdomen on left side is referred to as…

Q: What characteristics contribute to malnutrition in older people?

A: Malnutrition is the lack of sufficient  nutrients in the body. In this condition the body becomes…

Q: What can an excess of magnesium cause?

A: Magnesium is very vital mineral that is responsible for important activity in body.

Q: Mr. Gerome Fernando, a patient with hepatitis A, has elevated serum ammonium ion and glutamine…

A: Before getting into suggesting a specific diet and management technique to counter the elevated…

Q: Why does Iron absorption depend on the body’s iron content?

A: Introduction Iron is an essential element involved in various metabolic processes in humans…

Q: How does excess weight cause imbalances that result in medical conditions?

A: Excess body weight is a very serious global epidemic. Since the rapid incriment in the number of…

Q: If a person hates fruits and vegetables and has symptoms such as joints hurting, simple cuts taking…

A: Fruits and vegetables is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. This are important for normal…

Q: Would drinking too much liquid ( H20) during meals favor or disrupt digestion?

A: Digestion is the breakdown of huge insoluble food particles into little water-solvent food molecules…

Q: When a person undergoes gastric bypass surgery, can their hunger, appetite change?

A: Gastric bypass surgery, also called as bariatric surgery, is a surgery used for improving weight…

Q: During the first week of a prolonged diet there is a relativelyrapid weight loss. In addition to…

A: There is relatively rapid weight loss after a prolonged diet and the major factor responsible for…

Q: Mr Ben, a patient with hepatitis A, has elevated serum ammonium ion and glutamine levels. What type…

A: Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that is caused by the organism hepatitis A virus.…

Q: Describe the physiological factors that influence hunger and satiety.

A: Question is related to function of feeding centre in the brain.  Detailed solution in step 2.

Q: Eating too much Na+ will cause the kidneys to:

A: Eating too much Na+ will cause  kidney to reduce function leading to the decrease reabsorption of…

Q: Compare and contrast anorexia and bulimia nervosa.

A: Eating disorder is a condition that develops when the emotional aspect of the foods and eating…

Q: What is the daily requirement formajor minerals?

A: Introduction  Minerals are inorganic elements that are needed for various functions in the body.…

Q: what are nutrients

A: Nutrients are the part of the balanced diet that we eat it to remain fit and healthy.

Q: Kow many calories can be deduct from his total calories intake to loose weight?

A: The BMI of the person comes out to be 31.9 For this a long term health calorie deficit diet has to…

Q: How bad to have high or low  sodium intake in the diet?

A: Sodium acts as both an electrolyte and mineral in our body. The normal sodium intake should be…

Q: Indicate important dietary sources of minerals and describe how each is used.

A: The body needs numerous minerals; these are called fundamental minerals. Fundamental minerals are…

Q: Which food would have the least effect on blood glucose levels?

A: Diabetes is a endocrine disorder which has become more common nowadays  .Diabetes has two types Type…

Q: Why is protein intake restricted in patients withkidney disease?

A: The excretory system’s major organs are the kidneys. The kidney’s primary role is to keep the…