LV is a 45-year-old Hispanic female presents with obesity (BMI 34 kg/m²), insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and elevated ALT and AST levels. Ultrasound shows hepatic steatosis. She reports minimal alcohol intake. What diagnosis is most consistent with this presentation? Insulin resistance contributes to NALFD. Explain why. Describe two key pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the progression from NAFLD to NASH. List two lifestyle interventions you recommend and describe.

Which nutrient promotes natriuresis and helps lower blood pressure?

Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic acidosis?  

Increased serum aromatic amino acids and decreased serum branched-chain amino acids is associated with  

Renal compensation for acid–base disturbances occurs more rapidly than respiratory compensation.

The lungs are unable to eliminate which types of acids?  

The primary function of HDL is to:

Excess sodium intake contributes to hypertension primarily by

List one condition that can cause the following acid/base disorders and describe how the body compensates to change the pH (indicate how this will change the pH): Respiratory acidosis  Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic acidosis  Metabolic alkalosis

TS is a 62-year-old female with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes who comes to the ER complaining of chest pain. It was determined she had a myocardial infarction and subsequently undergoes a triple coronary artery bypass.  Answer the following questions regarding this patient. Describe the process of atherosclerosis that led to her MI. What are three key dietary recommendations you play to discuss with TS post CABG?