20 Questions
What was the initial feeding method for Susan?
Breastfeeding
What was the glucose concentration in Susan's blood?
3.1 mM (56 mg/dl)
What was the total sugar concentration in Susan's blood?
8.5 mM (153mg/dl)
What was noticed in the lenses of Susan's eyes on the 10th day?
Cataracts
What was found in Susan's urine?
Galactose
What does the term Galactosaemia mean?
It is a genetic metabolic disorder that affects the body's ability to process the sugar galactose, found in milk and dairy products
On what evidence was the diagnosis of Galactosaemia made?
Confirmed by the presence of cataracts and positive response to a low-lactose diet
What tissue/organ is responsible for the major part of galactose metabolism in humans?
Liver
Are these enzymes normally present in red blood cells?
No, they are primarily found in the liver
Which of these enzymes are involved in the initial stages of galactose metabolism?
Galactokinase, Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridylyltransferase, UDP-Galactose 4-Epimerase
What percentage of fat does whole milk contain?
3.5%
If the woman switches to drinking skim milk, how many additional grams of carbohydrates should she consume to make up for the loss of fat in a 250ml serving?
25 grams
What was the BMI of Dana after gaining weight?
29
What was Dana's goal BMI after deciding to go on a strict fat-free diet?
24
What was Dana recommended instead of a strict fat-free diet?
Balanced diet with healthy fats
What is Dana's current weight based on the given information?
83.8 kg
How many kilograms should Dana lose to reach a BMI of 24?
14.2 kg
What can be concluded from the value of Dana's current BMI compared to the reference values?
He is overweight
Where could any extra energy have come from if the energy content of the carbohydrate and fat consumed by Dana was less than his total daily energy intake?
Protein intake
Why didn't Dana's nutritionist recommend a fat-free diet?
Fat is an essential nutrient for the body
Explore a case study about a newborn with galactosemia, experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and jaundice. Analyze the clinical presentation and discuss the metabolic implications in a group teaching setting.
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