Simmers DHO Health Science: Questions & Accurate
Solutions
Nutrition Right Ans - includes all body processes relating to food. These
include digestion, absorption, metabolism, circulation and elimination. These
process allow the body to use food for energy, maintenance of health and
growth.
Nutritional status Right Ans - refers to the state or condition of one's
nutrition.
Wellness Right Ans - a state of good health with optimal body function.
Hypertension Right Ans - high blood pressure; may be caused by an excess
amount of fat or salt in the diet; can lead to diseases of the heart, blood vessels
or the kidneys.
Atherosclerosis Right Ans - condition in which arteries are narrowed by
the accumulation of fatty substances on their inner surfaces; thought to be
caused by a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol; can lead to heart attack
or stroke.
Osteoporosis Right Ans - condition in which bones becomes porous (full of
tiny openings) and break easily; one cause is long term deficiencies of calcium,
magnesium and vitamin D.
Diabetes mellitus Right Ans - metabolic disease caused by an insufficient
secretion or utilization of insulin leading to an increased level of glucose
(sugar) in the blood; hereditary, obesity, lack of exercise, and diets high in
carbohydrates and sugars contributes toward individuals developing this
disease.
Malnutrition Right Ans - the state of poor nutrition; maybe caused by poor
diet or illness.
Malnutrition symptoms Right Ans - fatigue, depression, poor posture, being
overweight or underweight, poor complexion, lifeless hair, and irritability.
Solutions
Nutrition Right Ans - includes all body processes relating to food. These
include digestion, absorption, metabolism, circulation and elimination. These
process allow the body to use food for energy, maintenance of health and
growth.
Nutritional status Right Ans - refers to the state or condition of one's
nutrition.
Wellness Right Ans - a state of good health with optimal body function.
Hypertension Right Ans - high blood pressure; may be caused by an excess
amount of fat or salt in the diet; can lead to diseases of the heart, blood vessels
or the kidneys.
Atherosclerosis Right Ans - condition in which arteries are narrowed by
the accumulation of fatty substances on their inner surfaces; thought to be
caused by a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol; can lead to heart attack
or stroke.
Osteoporosis Right Ans - condition in which bones becomes porous (full of
tiny openings) and break easily; one cause is long term deficiencies of calcium,
magnesium and vitamin D.
Diabetes mellitus Right Ans - metabolic disease caused by an insufficient
secretion or utilization of insulin leading to an increased level of glucose
(sugar) in the blood; hereditary, obesity, lack of exercise, and diets high in
carbohydrates and sugars contributes toward individuals developing this
disease.
Malnutrition Right Ans - the state of poor nutrition; maybe caused by poor
diet or illness.
Malnutrition symptoms Right Ans - fatigue, depression, poor posture, being
overweight or underweight, poor complexion, lifeless hair, and irritability.
