A 36 year old woman goes to the health food store to buy dietary supplements that she was convinced will help her to be more healthy and live longer. Instead, a year later she has increasing headaches joint pain nausea vomiting and weight loss. On the physical examination she is noted to have dryness of oral mucosa and mild degree of papilledema is noted on funduscopic examination. A radiograph of her hands shows bony hyperostosis. An excessive intake of which of the following finding?

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A 36 year old woman goes to the health food store to buy dietary supplements that she was convinced will help her to be more healthy and live longer. Instead, a year later she has increasing headaches joint pain nausea vomiting and weight loss. On the physical examination she is noted to have dryness of oral mucosa and mild degree of papilledema is noted on funduscopic examination. A radiograph of her hands shows bony hyperostosis. An excessive intake of which of the following finding?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Symptoms like headaches, joint pain, papilledema, and hyperostosis are indicative of vitamin A toxicity (hypervitaminosis A), making C correct.

Question 2 of 5

This include sufficient foods from each of the major food groups daily?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A balanced diet ensures intake from all food groups daily, making C correct.

Question 3 of 5

Women's body usually contain and less than men's body.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Women typically have more fat and less muscle (protein) than men, making B correct.

Question 4 of 5

One slice of bread contains approximately how many grams of CHO?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A slice of bread typically has ~15 g of carbohydrates, making D correct.

Question 5 of 5

The regulating centers for fluids and food intake are located in the

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The hypothalamus regulates hunger, thirst, and fluid balance, making B correct.

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