The increased risk of mortality in individuals with a very low ...

[mspears3]

The increased risk of mortality in individuals with a very low body mass index is probably related to
 
  a. low levels of body fat.
  b. inadequate fat intake.
  c. low levels of lean body mass.
  d. failure to store energy from ingested food.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting the assessment on a new client to the hospital unit. The nurse notes that this client is a Seventh-Day Adventist. Which of the following should the nurse verify if the client will want noted for his diet?
 
  A) No eating on Saturday C) No eggs
  B) No meat or meat products D) No dairy

[sylvia]

Answer to Question 1

C
Risk of mortality in individuals with a very low BMI is probably related to low levels of lean body mass, often related to smoking or disease. Low levels of body fat and inadequate fat intake are less likely to be associated with increased risk of mortality. Failure to store energy from in-gested food is rare.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Most Seventh-Day Adventists are lacto-ovo vegetarians; those who do eat meat avoid pork.

[mspears3]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Dinolord]

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