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Immune Disease Institute – Which Of The Following Is NOT A Function Of Fat?. Which of the following is NOT a function of fat?

protection of organs

insulation of the body

quick source of energy

production of the sex hormones

2. Which of the following nutrients provides the first source of energy for humans?

proteins

carbohydrates

vitamins

minerals

3. Which of the following nutrients helps to build muscle transports oxygen and carbon dioxide forms hormones and antibodies?

lipids

proteins

minerals

carbohydrates

4. What statement best describes the typical American diet?

It contains too little protein.

It contains too little fat.

It contains too many fruits and vegetables.

It contains too much sugar.

5. If a person is experiencing constipation what carbohydrate should they increase in their diet?

glucose

lactose

cellulose

glycogen

6. Which statement best describes minerals and their function?

Minerals are found only in the bones and teeth.

Minerals are organic compounds used in energy production.

Minerals provide energy when carbohydrates are not available.

Minerals are elements which help to build cells and repair body tissues.

7. When an oil is changed to a solid trans fat like in the production of some margarines what is the process called?

hydrogenation

synthesis

assimilation

integration

8. Which carbohydrate is known as blood sugar and is needed by all body cells to produce energy?

glucose

sucrose

glycogen

starch

9. How many calories are provided by a salad dressing containing 23 fat grams?

207

255

10. What type of fat simulates the liver to produce more cholesterol which can lead to the depositing of cholesterol in the blood vessels?

unsaturated fat

saturated fat

phospholipids

lipoprotein

11. Which medical condition is not related to ones nutrition?

diabetes mellitus

obesity

atherosclerosis

bronchitis

12. What current factor influences American health habits in a negative way?

more offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef

a hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home

the emphasis of increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet

more available information on the nutritional content of foods

13. Suzie consumes 2700 calories every day but requires only 2300 calories to meet her energy needs. Over time Suzies calorie consumption may lead to what disorder?

obesity

anorexia nervosa

bulimia

fitness

14. What form of fat is carried in the blood by lipoproteins?

amino acids

cellulose

triglycerides

phospholipids

15. Why must all essential amino acids be present in the body at the same time for growth and repair to take place?

It takes the body too long to make the essential amino acids.

Proteins cannot be made by the body if they are absent.

Too much energy will be used up to make them.

The body will have to start breaking down fat to make them.

16. What mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth?

potassium

sodium

iron

calcium

17. Which vitamin found in citrus fruits and tomatoes is necessary for iron absorption collagen formation and increasing the function of the immune system?

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

18. What is measured by the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

the energy needs of the body at rest

calories needed by the body during physical activity

rate at which a person needs calories during the day

rate at which food is converted to energy

19. Which of the following is NOT a function of water?

removal of waste products from the body

circulation of substances through the blood

temperature regulation and sweat production

production of hormones

20. Restaurants typically add too much of which of the following nutrients to food resulting in higher calories?

fat

vitamins

water

fiber

21. A mans weight is considered obese and harmful to his health if it is greater than which of the following percentages?

10%

15%

20%

22. What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent disease?

Food and Drug Administration

U.S. Department of Agriculture

National Institutes of Health

Centers for Dise – Immune Disease Institute

Immune Disease Institute

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Multi-target Immune Therapy Improves Outcomes Of Severe Lupus Nephritis

ScienceDaily (July 7, 2008) — A new treatment using a combination of drugs targeting different parts of the Immune system improves the recovery rate for patients with severe lupus involving the kidneys, according to a new report.

In our study, multi-target therapy is shown to be superior to traditional therapy for inducing complete remission of class V+IV lupus nephritis, with few side effects, comments Dr. Lei-Shi Li of the Research Institute of Nephrology of Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine in Nanjing,China.

The study included 40 patients with severe lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys occurring in patients with the Immune system Disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). All patients had class V+IV disease, meaning widespread inflammation and decreasing function of the kidneys. This is a severe form of lupus nephritis that is traditionally treated with a single immunosuppressant drug, but the efficacy is very poor, says Dr. Li. We considered that, since the impact of severe SLE on the kidney involves various parts of the Immune system, it is necessary to treat the different Immune targets with a combination of immunosuppressant drugs.

One group of patients received this multi-target therapy, consisting of the immunosuppressant drugs tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil–commonly used as anti-rejection drugs in transplant patients–plus a steroid. The other group received standard treatment with a single immunosuppressant drug (cyclophosphamide).

The complete remission rate, with recovery of normal kidney function, was about four times higher among patients receiving the three-drug combination. For patients receiving multi-target therapy, the complete remission rate reached 65 percent at nine months, versus only 15 percent under traditional therapy, says Dr. Li.

Some patients in both groups had partial remission, with some return of kidney function. Overall, 95 percent of patients in the multi-target therapy group had partial or complete remission, compared to 55 percent with single-drug therapy. The rate of most adverse effects was also lower with multi-target therapy.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder, in which the Immune system attacks healthy organs and tissues. By reducing Immune system activity, treatment with immunosuppressant drugs has improved most outcomes for patients with SLE. However, class V+IV lupus nephritis continues to be a major problem–it has a poor response to traditional treatments and can lead to permanent kidney damage. The prognosis is very poor, so it is important for us to develop a new regimen for the treatment of this type of lupus nephritis, says Dr. Li.

Using a combination of drugs that affect different Immune targets, multi-target therapy improves the chances of remission for patients with severe lupus nephritis. The therapeutic effect of our multi-target therapy is apparently superior to traditional therapy for inducing complete remission of Class V+IV lupus nephritis, and also bears good tolerance under relatively lower dosages, Dr. Li adds.

The authors stress that their study is only preliminary. The study includes a small group of patients from a single hospital, with a relatively short follow-up time. Larger randomized trials with longer follow-up are required.

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