The recommended dietary allowance of 0.8 g protein/ kg body weight provides a MINIMUM daily intake level to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy people.

In class, we examined the electrolytes in 4 sports drinks. What do you remember about that exercise?

What is the theory behind why lower glycemic index carbohydrates may be better for health?

Dietary fats are mostly triglycerides.

If someone eats a 3000 calorie diet and gets 25% of these calories from protein, that equal roughly 188 grams of protein.

Anabolism

The AMDR for fat is

The Functional Reach Test is a quick screening test for determining fall risk in the older adult.  What result indicates that the individual is at high risk for falls?

Mrs. L, a 74-year old patient presents for her 6 month check up for controlled hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and mild chronic depression.  She mentions she has had fleeting episodes of vision loss in her right eye and has been getting right temporal-parietal headaches and sharp pain when chewing.  On exam, the NP finds a tender, firm right temporal artery.  The most appropriate order to confirm the likely diagnosis is: 

Osteoporosis is defined as having a bone density greater than or equal to  _____  standard deviations below the average bone mass for a healthy young adult.