In: Anatomy and Physiology
4.which of the following Parsons has the highest risk for
diabetes hypertension and heart disease?
a.a man with BMI 24 and total body fat 27% b.a woman with BMI 42
and total body fat 12 c.a man with BMI 29 and was it circumference
37 inches d.a woman with BMI 27 and waist circumference 36
inches
5.deficiency of most be vitamins will initially cause
a.diarrhea b.Low energy c.loss of taste d.hair loss
6.breast-feeding provides all of the following benefits to the mother except
a. Higher energy expenditure and potential of weight loss B. Time and cost savings C. Earlier return of ovulation D. Contraction of the uterus back to normal
Answer 4:
Correct answer is - Woman with BMI of 27 and waist circumference 36 inches
Incorrect answer
Women with high BMI (42 ) and low body fat and the man with high BMI and low waist circumference have a high level of lean mass. They must be living a very athletic life. They are not at high risk for developing diabetes and hypertension.
The man with normal BMI (24) and high body fat are at risk of diabetes and hypertension. Recent studies have shown that body fat levels are more important in assessing risk for DM and HTN compared to BMI.
Answer 5: Correct answer - Low energy
Incorrect answers:
Diarrhea - this seems with Niacin deficiency
loss of taste - could be due to glossitis - seen in B2, B4 deficiency
Hair loss - Seen with folic acid deficiency.
Answer 6: Correct answer early return to ovulation
Incorrect answer:
Option a: Breastfeeding does promote weight loss but not all women experience it.
Option b: breastfeeding is cost-effective and requires no preparation unlike formula feed
Option d; Breastfeeding leads to release of oxytocin. This hormone helps the uterus return back to the pre-pregnancy stage.