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Discuss the ways in which drugs can affect food intake.

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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are designed to meet nutrient intake needs for:
 A) men and women.
  B) healthy individuals.
  C) pregnant and lactating women.
  D) specific age groups.
  E) All of the above


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
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Some drugs can make food intake difficult or unpleasant: they may suppress the appetite, cause mouth dryness, alter the sense of taste, lead to inflammation or lesions in the mouth or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or induce nausea or vomiting. Certain side effects of drugs, including abdominal discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea, may be worsened by food consumption.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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