Overconsumption of a Nutrient Resulting in Dangerous Effects Is Termed

question 64

Multiple Choice

Overconsumption of a nutrient resulting in dangerous effects is termed:

• A)overload.
• B)obesity.
• C)nutritional excess.
• D)nutritional toxicity.

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Definitions:

Vital Signs

Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions, typically including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate.

Gerontology

The study of aging and the problems that elderly individuals may encounter.

Gynecology

A branch of medicine that focuses on the health and diseases of the female reproductive system and the breasts.

Endocrinology

The branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and disorders of the endocrine system, which produces hormones.