Researchers Have Established That Deficiencies of Energy, Protein, and Micronutrients

question 44

Multiple Choice

Researchers have established that deficiencies of energy, protein, and micronutrients negatively affect the immune system and other normal body functions. In addition, the medications taken by patients with _________ induce diabetes-like states, high blood cholesterol, and a fat storage disorder called lipodystrophy, which are best treated with MNT intervention

• A) HIV
• B) dyslipidemia
• C) obesity
• D) hypertension

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Definitions:

Aquatic Life Zones

Ecological regions differentiated by water characteristics, including salinity, depth, and water flow, and inhabited by distinct groups of plant and animal life.

Terrestrial Biomes

Terrestrial biomes are large ecological zones on Earth's surface, with distinct climates and ecosystems, such as forests, deserts, and grasslands, characterized by the vegetation and animal life adapted to them.

Rocky Shore Zone

A coastal area where solid rock predominates, often featuring tide pools, and providing diverse habitats for marine life.

Anemones

Marine or freshwater polyps that belong to the phylum Cnidaria, characterized by their colorful appearance and a ring of tentacles surrounding a central mouth.