The FDA has approved health claims on food labels for all of the following conditions except: _____.
a. osteoporosis
b. heart disease
c. tooth decay
d. arthritis
e. all of the above are approved health claims
Question 2
KL is a 72-year-old African American female living in a long-term care facility close to the Canadian border. She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently. She reports taking calcium supplements and eating lots of cheese. She presents to the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall. Height: 5'8 Weight: 210 pounds What is the best practical advice to give KL to help prevent future fractures?
a. supplement with vitamin D
b. move to a sunny climate
c. take more calcium
d. lose significant weight
e. supplement with glucosamine / chondroitin
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
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