Body Composition

Question 1

Anorexia Nervosa (voluntary starvation) produces many nutrient deficiencies; the most dangerous
are deficiencies in \_\_\_\_\_\_ (6)
(induced \_\_\_\_\_ deficiency may cause loss of taste acuity which can reinforce loss of interest in
food).

Answer 1

electrolytes, essential fatty acids, folate, vitamin B12, calcium and zinc

zinc

(bulimia too)

Question 2

common deficiency in the the elderly

Answer 2

calories, calcium, iron, magnesium, folate, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
vitamin C and vitamin D.

Question 3

An approximate ______% - ______% increase
in the recommended daily protein intake (to approximately 1.0 g/kg body weight) should account
for the lower digestibility of the proteins in strict vegetarian (vegan) diets. Vegetarians adhering
to strict vegan diets and exercising heavily may require additional protein (up to ___g/kg daily).

Answer 3

15% to 25%

1.6