A patient with type 2 diabetes wants to improve their blood glucose control through dietary changes.Which of the following strategies would best align with current dietary recommendations for managing blood glucose levels? A) Consuming primarily protein-based meals to avoid carbohydrates.B) Adopting an exclusively high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet.C) Incorporating a consistent carbohydrate diet with a focus on low glycemic index foods.D) Eliminating all forms of sugar, including fruits and whole grains, from their diet.

Insulin: A) Lowers the blood sugar B)  All these answers are correct C) Helps maintain homeostasis D) Facilitates cellular glucose uptake from the blood E) Is released during feasting or the absorptive state

According to the National Institute of Health Dietary Reference Intake, are you consuming the recommended amount of vitamins and nutrients? Is there a chance of any deficiency or toxicity? What are the dangers if any that you are over-consuming or under-consuming?

Identify at least five factors that affect obesity and discuss their influences.

Besides obesity, give the other two possible causes of OHS.   read the article “Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome”  https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/obesity-hypoventilation-syndrome.pdf

With respect to hypertension, potential benefits of weight loss include:       a)  Increased resting sympathetic activity   b)  Improved renal sodium handling   c)  Increased total peripheral resistance   d)  Increased extracellular fluid volume

Bariatric surgery can improve outcomes for obesity at every level of prevention. True or false?

Indicate which signs of malnutrition are associated with slight protein deficiency, marasmus, and kwashiorkor by placing a check in the appropriate column. Note: Some signs may be associated with multiple levels of deficiency. Hair loss Slow growth in children Loss of muscle Emaciation with a pot-belly Swelling of legs and feet Poor skin health Slight Deficiency ☐☐☐☐☐☐ Marasmus ☐☐☐☐☐☐ Kwashiorkor ☐☐☐☐☐☐

At a 12 month well baby visit, the infant is found to be at the 85th percentile for length but has dropped from the 85th to the 50th percentile for weight. The mother reports having difficulty introducing solid foods, and nursing very frequently. What is likely to be the cause of the weight change? Question 61 options: a)  The baby is relying on nursing as they are allergic to the new foods being introduced b)  The baby’s iron stores have run out and are not being replenished with iron-rich foods c)  Breastmilk is no longer providing sufficient protein for their growth needs d)  The baby is thinning out as they begin walking and becoming more active

Discuss why it has been suggested that in the future obesity may be treated with antimicrobial drugs.