(a) Explain the term bioavailability in reference to vitamins and minerals. (b) What factors will increase and decrease the bioavailability of a substance in the human body? What is xerostomia? How would it affect nutrition? What is meant by the AMDR, and what is this range for carbohydr...
What is xerostomia? How would it affect nutrition? Briefly explain the beneficial effects that physical activity can have on each of these conditions in older adults: -Stroke -Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) -Dementia -Hypertension -Depression -Osteoporosis -Osteoarthritis -Fall ...
CHX as a mouthwash or topical oral gel is not without adverse effects, some of the most common being dry mouth (xerostomia), altered taste sensations (hypogeusia), specifically salt and bitter, and a discoloured or coated tongue. Despite antiplaque properties, increased calculus formation has...
Medications used to manage chronic disease can also alter fluid balance, by direct action, eg side effects such as diarrhoea and vomiting, or through indirect means. Anticholinergic medications block parasympathetic signals to the salivary glands, causing xerostomia. If mild, this can lead to an in...
Thirst has been defined as "the sensation that leads animal's and human's actions toward the goal of finding and drinking water" or as "any drive that can motivate water intake, regardless of cause". Thirst, together with xerostomia, is the main cause of poor adherence to fluid ...
Acupuncture has earned its place as a complementary and alternative medicine technique, especially for the management of pain and cancer treatment side effects. While some evidence is mixed or inconclusive, a growing body of research is noting benefits for a range of conditions. ...
Which vitamins and minerals are of special concern to endurance athletes? How do scientists determine whether a plant has a mineral deficiency? What factors influence microbial growth? What is xerostomia? How would it affect nutrition? What ...
Organic matter is the type of material that is made up of living organisms. They are made up of organic compounds that are not made by humans. Organic matter can be found in soil, water, and air. Organic matter is important for the environment because it hel...
What is xerostomia? How would it affect nutrition? What are the general effects of alcohol on the brain? What is the role of stressful life events as an influence upon disease? Explain how BOTH perception and attention could be influenced by subjective experience. How can a...
Another function is to provide relief in some conditions, in preoperative or postoperative management as well as in aesthetic dentistry (anti-stain and whitening effects). Mouthwashes have been under study for a long time and their compositions are in a state of flux. A substance once ...