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abern

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Carpopedal spasm results from tetany occurring in the hands and feet and can be a sign of what?
 a. hypocalcemia
 b. hypercalcemia
 c. hypophosphatemia
  d. hyperphosphatemia
  e. hyperkalemia

Question 2

List examples of foods to choose and foods to avoid when decreasing saturated fat and increasing unsaturated fats in the following categories: dairy products, fats and oils, breads and cereals.

Question 3

Simone is looking for some reliable information on nutrition, and performs an Internet search. Which of the following would suggest that the site she is reading is unreliable?
 a. The site states: This website is authored and maintained by John Fawkes, M.D., a practicing physician who teaches at --- University Medical School..
  b. The latest post on the recent news page is dated the day before
  c. The site describes both potential risks and benefits of taking calcium supplements
  d. The sources of statistics and study findings discussed are not listed anywhere


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

Dairy products: Choose low-fat cheese, ice milk, frozen yogurt, low-fat coffee creamer, low-fat or non-fat sour cream; avoid regular cheeses (American, Colby, mozzarella), cream cheese, ice cream, half & half, non-dairy creamer, whipped topping, regular sour cream. Fats and oils: Choose unsaturated oils, margarines, and salad dressings; seeds, nuts, and cocoa powder. Avoid soybean, corn, coconut, and palm oils; butter, lard, bacon fat, trans fats, coconut, and milk chocolate.
Breads and cereals: Choose whole grain breads, cereals, rice, pasta, and crackers; dry beans, and peas. Avoid breads in which eggs, fat, or butter are major ingredients; granola, high-fat crackers, commercially prepared pastries and baked goods.

Answer to Question 3

d


abern

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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