This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why are young people with cystic fibrosis short and very lean for their ... (Read 48 times)

urbanoutfitters

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
on: Aug 19, 2018
Why are young people with cystic fibrosis short and very lean for their age?

Question 2

Kwashiorkor is best described as:
 A) fibrous proteins.
  B) high biological value protein sources.
  C) complementary protein sources.
  D) lack of protein and energy in the diet.
  E) lack of protein in the diet.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jaygar71

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Children with cystic fibrosis are chronically undernourished, grow poorly, and have difficulty maintaining normal body weight. Complications that may develop over time include pancreatitis, glucose intolerance or diabetes (due to destruction of insulin-producing cells), and gallbladder and liver diseases.

Answer to Question 2

A


urbanoutfitters

  • Member
  • Posts: 530
Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
Gracias!

coreycathey

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates’s recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Young African Sulcata tortoise Young African Sulcata tortoise
Young macaques are breastfed by their mothers Young macaques are breastfed by their mothers
Faith Ringgold, God Bless America, No. 13 from the series American People. Faith Ringgold, God Bless America, No. 13 from the series American People.
Children’s interactions with older siblings may help promote an understanding of other people’s ... Children’s interactions with older siblings may help promote an understanding of other people’s ...
Lean 6 Sigma - Lean 8 wastes - Tim woods Lean 6 Sigma - Lean 8 wastes - Tim woods
Data management short answer q Data management short answer q
Video: Introduction to Heart Attacks

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library