Multisystem processes

nutrition

  • generation, expenditure, and storage of energy at the whole-body level glucose homeostasis

    Diabetes

    diabetes I, II and metabolic syndrome
  • assessment of nutritional status across the life span, including calories, protein, essential nutrients, hypoalimentation
  • functions of nutrients, including essential, trans-fatty acids, cholesterol
  • protein-calorie malnutrition
  • vitamin deficiencies and/or toxicities
  • mineral deficiencies and toxicities
  • eating disorders (eg, obesity, anorexia, bulimia, alternative diets and nutritional supplements, treatment)

temperature regulation

adaptation to environmental extremes, including occupational exposures

  • physical and associated disorders (eg, temperature, radiation, burns, decreased atmospheric pressure, high-altitude sickness, increased water pressure)
  • chemical (eg, gases, vapors, smoke inhalation, agricultural hazards, volatile organic solvents, heavy metals, principles of poisoning and therapy)

fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance and disorders (eg, dehydration, acidosis, alkalosis)