In general terms, describe the effects of malnutrition, including both overnutrition and undernutrition.

Q: Name and state the functions of the hormones that assist the nervous system in regulating digestive…

A: Hormones are the body's chemical intermediaries. They move in the bloodstream to muscles or organs.…

Q: Define about salivary amylase ?

A: Enzymes are called as catalyst which means that they enhance the rate of reaction. They are not…

Q: There are several nations where malnourishment is a common occurence. What may be some of the health…

A: The body requires an adequate supply of energy to function properly and carry out all of its…

Q: Describe aging-related changes in the digestive system.

A: The digestive system is a part of the metabolic system. In old age, the metabolic rate is reduced…

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: Describe where in the digestive tract the chemical digestion of each of the following types of…

A: The digestive system of the human body mainly comprises ten organs. This is the most complicated and…

Q: Feeling depressed, tired, irritable, muscle weakness, frequent headaches, some numbness, and…

A: Vitamins are the organic molecules which are available in the various foods and are required by our…

Q: Describe three general ways in which absorption ofnutrients could be impaired.

A: Malabsorption syndrome is a disorder that is caused due to the inability of the body to absorb the…

Q: Specify two conditions that may lead to failure to absorb vitamin B12.

A: Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential micronutrients. They are required by the organism…

Q: List the Properties of Gastrointestinal Hormones?

A: Hormones are chemicals secreted by an endocrine gland to regulate various physiological processes in…

Q: Distinguish between compulsive eating, binge eating,and pica.

A: Food is essential for the survival of living beings. It provides nutritional elements essential for…

Q: Explain the difference between hunger and appetite, and list factors that affect each.

A: Hunger and appetite are two different things. Hunger is the physical need for food, while appetite…

Q: What causes a stress ulcer?

A: A group of cells having a similar structure, function, and origin is called tissue. The damaged…

Q: Contrast primary and secondary malnutrition.

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

Q: Explain the structural and functional changes in the crohn's disease process that led to weight…

A: Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which young adults are…

Q: Insufficient intake of lipids in the diet is an example of which of the following?   Choose one from…

A: It is important to take vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the age-appropriate…

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: Malnutrition has a reciprocal effect on brain development by

A: Malnutrition has a reciprocal effect on brain development as it causes decrease in number of…

Q: What condition occur when a person consumes  Excess Vitamin A ?

A: Most people with excess Vitamin A have a headache and rash. Consuming too much Vitamin A over a long…

Q: What is primary malnutrition? Secondary malnutrition?

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

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: 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: Identify those vitamins that when taken in excess would become toxic into our body. Explain with…

A: Vitamins are the organic molecules that are required in minute amounts for normal growth and…

Q: If left untreated, which of these is the most likely outcome of a binge-eating disorder? O A. Tooth…

A: Introduction: Binge eating disorder is found to be one of the most common types of eating disorder.…

Q: Having faint tingling sensation, constant tiredness, irritability, calf pain, trouble walking, and…

A: Vitamins are organic compounds that our body uses in small quantities for the growth and development…

Q: State the likely times of glycogenolysis or glycogenesisrelative to food intake or lack of intake.

A: Introduction : Glycogenesis is the process by which glucose is converted into glycogen, the major…

Q: Give and discuss the effects of hunger and cite specific examples.

A: When the stomach is empty and the glucose levels drop in the cell, hunger is induced, signaling the…

Q: Some causes of weight gain in adults include slow metabolism, increased food intake or reduced…

A: Metabolism is a process through which our body causes conversion of food into energy.

Q: CHANGES IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: give a 2-3 sentence description of the NORMAL function of the…

A: Digestive system is mainly responsible for digestion and absorption of food. It occurs in the…

Q: differenciate the following terms and give examples Oedematous acute malnutrition from…

A: Answer 1 Edematous malnutrition is a life-threatening illness marked by extensive bilateral edema,…

Q: During the absorptive state, assuming a balanced diet without need for gluconeogenesis, give…

A: The question asks that during the absorptive state of a body, consider a balanced diet without the…

Q: Explain the role of the neurotransmitters and hormones in maintaining caloric homeostasis

A: Caloric homeostasis is a biological process that performs coordinated homeostatic regulation of the…

Q: Explain the mechanism of action of carnitine in  losing weight?  (Lipid Metabolism)

A: Carnitine is a nutrient that is found in many foods (especially meat and dairy products) and is made…

Q: How can an individual prevent himself from having Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

A: Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal. There are mainly three types of…

Q: Explain the structural and functional changes in Crohn's disease process that lead to weight loss

A: Crohn’s disease is an inflamed condition of digestive tract that results in malnutrition, weight…

Q: Except for sodium, were there any vitamins or minerals that were "too high" (exceeded the tolerable…

A: The tolerable upper intake is the maximum amount of daily vitamins and minerals that one can safely…

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…

Q: What is the effect of overnutrition on the pancreas?

A: The pancreas is a digestive and endocrine system organ found in animals. It is a gland that is…