Answer Questions Based on the "Lyla" Case Study Information Below

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Answer questions based on the "Lyla" case study information below.
Lyla is a 23-year-old single mom.She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.Her child is now two years old.Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds.Her waist measurement is 37 inches.Her lab values include: a fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL,total blood cholesterol of 227 mg/dL,and blood pressure of 137/87 mm Hg.She consumes,on the average,2,450 Calories,26 grams of dietary fiber,and 26 grams of saturated fat daily.
-If Lyla consumed the same Calorie level and her DRI for protein,then she would consume 10% of her Calories from protein.

Identify the components required in an experimental design, including independent and dependent variables.

Understand the concept and implications of the third-variable problem in research.

Comprehend the ethical considerations in psychological research, including informed consent and the use of deception.

Recognize the importance of internal and external validity in research studies.

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A sequence of biochemical processes that aerobic life forms use to liberate energy stored by oxidizing acetyl-CoA, obtained from carbs, fats, and proteins.

Glucose Molecule

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Oxidize Glucose

The process of glucose reacting with oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water, primarily through cellular respiration.

Metabolize Proteins

The process of breaking down proteins into their amino acid components, which can then be used by the body for energy or to make new proteins.