An Important Nutritional-Metabolic Interview Question to Ask Patients Who Are

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Multiple Choice

An important nutritional-metabolic interview question to ask patients who are being evaluated for heart conditions is which of the following?

• A)"Have you had a recent weight gain or loss?"
• B)"Is there any change in your usual bowel elimination?"
• C)"Has there been a change in your usual daily activities?"
• D)"Have you experienced chest pain in the last week?"

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Definitions:

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in controlling hunger and thirst; it plays a crucial role in the regulation of feeding behavior.

Pituitary Gland

The gland that secretes growth hormone, prolactin, antidiuretic hormone, and other hormones.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both males and females.

Ovaries

The female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs (ova) and sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone.