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Describe the specific characteristics of the female athlete triad and how are these characteristics inter linked.

Compare Marasmus to Kwashiorkor, giving at least 3 unique characteristics for each.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA ________. 

Initial weight loss while following a low carbohydrate diet is due to water loss.

The consequence(s) of hydrogenation include(s):

28. The nurse is caring for a 76y/o female client who has a history of stroke and is taking warfarin (Coumadin). Prior to administering the 0900 dose, the nurse notes the following: WBC 11,000/100mL     INR 5.6 Platelets 165,000/nm3    Na 142 mg/dL FBS 92 mg/dL BP 128/78    What should the nurse discuss with the charge nurse?  

A healthy amount of body fat for a male who is not an athlete would be:

Cholesterol is essential in the diet.

Which of the following is true regarding essential fatty acids:

Athletes, particularly female and young athletes, need to increase their intake of ________ to increase red blood cell production.