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lak

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If a college student is eating only one small meal per day in an attempt to lose weight and is taking high doses of vitamin and mineral supplements to try to make up for the lack of food they would be described as having
 
  a. malnutrition.
  b. nonnutrition.
  c. overnutrition.
  d. disordered eating.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a nutrition class for nursing students. The topic for today is nutrition therapy for diabetic older adults. What is the most important factor impacting glycemic control in adults?
 
  A) People naturally lose weight as they age.
  B) Older adults eat less sugar than younger adults.
  C) Older adults metabolize carbohydrates differently than younger adults.
  D) Serum blood sugar levels rise with age.



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Answer to Question 1

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An imbalance of nutrients and/or energy (in this case, high intake of some nutrients and low in-take of energy) is called malnutrition. Overnutrition only refers to excessive intake or nutrients and/or energy. Disordered eating refers to unusual eating habits that may or may not lead to some form of malnutrition. Nonnutrition is not a recognized term.

Answer to Question 2

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Blood glucose levels rise with age for reasons that are unclear. Treatment may not be instituted for glucose elevations that are considered high in younger population but may be normal for the elderly.



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