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this is biomedical homework assignment:

1. The element __________ is essential in red blood cells as it is able to reversibly bind to oxygen.

2. The element __________ is essential in blood clotting as it is needed to clot properly.

3. In pernicious anemia, _____________ is too low in the body. It is essential to red blood cell formation, and can lead to anemia as new red blood cell formation is prevented.

4. The hormone ______________ is secreted from the kidneys and promotes new red blood cell formation.

Here are the choices you have: B12, B6, iron, calcium, potassium, erythropoetin, sodium, vitamin D, Prothrombinase

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Select one:

a. sickle cell anemia

b. pernicious anemia

c. iron-deficiency anemia

2. Which is the most common blood type in the US?

Select one:

a. A

b. B

c. AB

d. O

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Select one or more:

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b. red blood cells

c. hormones

d. platelets

e. all of the above

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True or false: Oxygen binds to the iron in the hemoglobinmolecule.

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True

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Based on below tables just answer tWO PARTS OF question

Sample Case Study

Mrs. King is a 43-year-old married mother of four. Mrs. King is 5’ 4” tall, weighs 160 pounds, and has a history of mild hypertension. Her blood pressure is controlled with a low-sodium diet, and although her doctor told her for years that she should exercise, she tried running but found it unpleasant and discontinued all forms of exercise. She is currently sedentary. Her grandmother died as a result of heart disease from years of diabetes and high cholesterol.

Gender Female
Age 43 yrs
Height 5 ft. 4 in.
Weight 160 lbs.
Activity level Sedentary
Pregnancy/Lactation status Not Pregnant or Lactating

Begin New Calculation

Results:
Body Mass Index (BMI) 27.4
Estimated Daily Caloric Needs 1921 kcal/day
Macronutrients:
Macronutrient Recommended Intake per day
Carbohydrate 216 - 312 grams
Total Fiber 25 grams
Protein 58 grams
Fat 43 - 75 grams
Saturated fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Trans fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
α-Linolenic Acid 1.1 grams
Linoleic Acid 12 grams
Dietary Cholesterol As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Total Water 2.7 Liters (about 11 cups)
Vitamins:
Vitamin Recommended Intake per day Tolerable UL Intake per day
Vitamin A 700 mcg 3,000 mcg
Vitamin C 75 mg 2,000 mg
Vitamin D 15 mcg 100 mcg
Vitamin B6 1.3 mg 100 mg
Vitamin E 15 mg 1,000 mg
Vitamin K 90 mcg ND
Thiamin 1.1 mg ND
Vitamin B12 2.4 mcg ND
Riboflavin 1.1 mg ND
Folate 400 mcg 1,000 mcg
Niacin 14 mg 30 mg
Choline 0.425 g 3.5 g
Pantothenic Acid 5 mg ND
Biotin 30 mcg ND
Carotenoids NA ND
Minerals (Elements):
Mineral Recommended Intake per day Tolerable UL Intake per day
Essential
Calcium 1,000 mg 2,500 mg
Chloride 2.3 g 3.6 g
Chromium 25 mcg ND
Copper 900 mcg 10,000 mcg
Fluoride 3 mg 10 mg
Iodine 150 mcg 1,100 mcg
Iron 18 mg 45 mg
Magnesium 320 mg 350 mg
Manganese 1.8 mg 11 mg
Molybdenum 45 mcg 2,000 mcg
Phosphorus 0.7 g 4 g
Potassium 4.7 g ND
Selenium 55 mcg 400 mcg
Sodium 1.5 g 2.3 g
Zinc 8 mg 40 mg
Non-Essential
Arsenic NA ND
Boron NA 20 mg
Nickel NA 1 mg
Silicon NA ND
Sulfate NA ND
Vanadium NA 1.8 mg

Questions: Please type your answer

A) Do you think Mrs King is currently meeting all her micro nutrient goals. Do you think this diet will provide her with all the vitamins and minerals she needs to be healthy why? AT LEAST 4 COMPLETE SENTENCES

B) Identify three changes to Mrs Kings day that would likely improve her long term health (do not restrict your answer to Diet alone)

( answer at least in 6 complete sentences)

home / study / science / biology / biology questions and answers / based on below tables just answer two parts of question sample case study mrs. king is a 43-year-old... Your question has been answered Let us know if you got a helpful answer. Rate this answer Question: Based on below tables just answer tWO PARTS OF question Sample Case Study Mrs. King is a 43-year-... Based on below tables just answer tWO PARTS OF question Sample Case Study Mrs. King is a 43-year-old married mother of four. Mrs. King is 5’ 4” tall, weighs 160 pounds, and has a history of mild hypertension. Her blood pressure is controlled with a low-sodium diet, and although her doctor told her for years that she should exercise, she tried running but found it unpleasant and discontinued all forms of exercise. She is currently sedentary. Her grandmother died as a result of heart disease from years of diabetes and high cholesterol. Gender Female Age 43 yrs Height 5 ft. 4 in. Weight 160 lbs. Activity level Sedentary Pregnancy/Lactation status Not Pregnant or Lactating Begin New Calculation Results: Body Mass Index (BMI) 27.4 Estimated Daily Caloric Needs 1921 kcal/day Macronutrients: Macronutrient Recommended Intake per day Carbohydrate 216 - 312 grams Total Fiber 25 grams Protein 58 grams Fat 43 - 75 grams Saturated fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet. Trans fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet. α-Linolenic Acid 1.1 grams Linoleic Acid 12 grams Dietary Cholesterol As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet. Total Water 2.7 Liters (about 11 cups) Vitamins: Vitamin Recommended Intake per day Tolerable UL Intake per day Vitamin A 700 mcg 3,000 mcg Vitamin C 75 mg 2,000 mg Vitamin D 15 mcg 100 mcg Vitamin B6 1.3 mg 100 mg Vitamin E 15 mg 1,000 mg Vitamin K 90 mcg ND Thiamin 1.1 mg ND Vitamin B12 2.4 mcg ND Riboflavin 1.1 mg ND Folate 400 mcg 1,000 mcg Niacin 14 mg 30 mg Choline 0.425 g 3.5 g Pantothenic Acid 5 mg ND Biotin 30 mcg ND Carotenoids NA ND Minerals (Elements): Mineral Recommended Intake per day Tolerable UL Intake per day Essential Calcium 1,000 mg 2,500 mg Chloride 2.3 g 3.6 g Chromium 25 mcg ND Copper 900 mcg 10,000 mcg Fluoride 3 mg 10 mg Iodine 150 mcg 1,100 mcg Iron 18 mg 45 mg Magnesium 320 mg 350 mg Manganese 1.8 mg 11 mg Molybdenum 45 mcg 2,000 mcg Phosphorus 0.7 g 4 g Potassium 4.7 g ND Selenium 55 mcg 400 mcg Sodium 1.5 g 2.3 g Zinc 8 mg 40 mg Non-Essential Arsenic NA ND Boron NA 20 mg Nickel NA 1 mg Silicon NA ND Sulfate NA ND Vanadium NA 1.8 mg Questions: Please type your answer A) Do you think Mrs King is currently meeting all her micro nutrient goals. Do you think this diet will provide her with all the vitamins and minerals she needs to be healthy why? AT LEAST 4 COMPLETE SENTENCES B) Identify three changes to Mrs Kings day that would likely improve her long term health (do not restrict your answer to Diet alone) ( answer at least in 6 complete sentences)

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