Which of the following does not describe a physiol

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Which of the following does not describe a physiologic change of aging?

A. Decrease digestion and absorption capacity B. Reduction of lean body mass C. Lower basal metabolism D. Increase taste sensitivity

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Aging typically decreases taste sensitivity due to fewer taste buds, not increases it, making D incorrect.

An example of energy nutrients?

A. Water B. Fats C. Vitamins D. Minerals

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fats are energy-yielding nutrients (9 kcal/g), unlike water, vitamins, or minerals, making B correct.

Mr John claims he is trying to lose weight and his urinalysis shows that there is ketone in his urine(ketonuria) you should ask him?

A. When he last eat B. How much fruits starch milk he usually eats C. What else he usually eat D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ketonuria suggests fat breakdown (e.g., low-carb diet); asking all these assesses his diet, making D correct.

Which of the following nutrients remains in the stomach for the longest period of time?

A. Fats B. Proteins C. Carbohydrates D. Water

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fats take longest to digest (3-6 hours) due to their complexity, making A correct.

Which of the following fluid compartments contains the smallest volume of water?

A. plasma B. interstitial compartment C. intracellular compartment D. extracellular compartment

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Plasma, part of the extracellular fluid, is the smallest compartment by volume, making up about 5% of total body water.

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