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Ketoacidosis is common in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Ketoacidosis is common in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Ketoacidosis is common in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

True or False?
kimani54   74   1 Reply
9 months ago
Which of the following fasting blood glucose values is indicative of prediabetes?
Which of the following fasting blood glucose values is indicative of prediabetes?
Which of the following fasting blood glucose values is indicative of prediabetes?

a) 135 mg / 100 mL
b) 125 mg / 100 mL
c) 95 mg / 100 mL
d) 145 mg / 100 mL
CerebralDatabank   65   1 Reply
9 months ago
Type 1 diabetes is caused by _____ while type 2 diabetes is caused by ______.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by _____ while type 2 diabetes is caused by ______.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by _____ while type 2 diabetes is caused by ______.

a) an autoimmune disease, diet and lifestyle
b) a high carbohydrate intake, diet and lifestyle
c) insulin resistance, a high carbohydrate intake
d) a sedentary life
jjqman1   60   1 Reply
9 months ago
An ideal weight loss program includes all of the following EXCEPT
An ideal weight loss program includes all of the following EXCEPT
An ideal weight loss program includes all of the following EXCEPT

a) changing behavior.
b) increasing physical activity.
c) having bariatric surgery
d) reducing energy intake.
Franceswwx   59   1 Reply
9 months ago
To promote health and to prevent weight gain, adults should get ____ minutes of moderate activity ...
To promote health and to prevent weight gain, adults should get ____ minutes of moderate activity ...
To promote health and to prevent weight gain, adults should get ____ minutes of moderate activity per week, but some individuals may need the equivalent of ____ minutes per day to lose and maintain weight.

a) 120, 30
b) 150, 30
c) 150, 60
d)
myassisblue   76   1 Reply
9 months ago
All of the following are considered obesity-related risk factors EXCEPT
All of the following are considered obesity-related risk factors EXCEPT
All of the following are considered obesity-related risk factors EXCEPT

a) drinking alcohol.
b) high blood pressure.
c) cigarette smoking.
d) depression.
Dorthy   59   1 Reply
9 months ago
Mary is a 34-year-old female who has a BMI of 29 and a fasting glucose of 95mg/100 mL. Would weight ...
Mary is a 34-year-old female who has a BMI of 29 and a fasting glucose of 95mg/100 mL. Would weight ...
Mary is a 34-year-old female who has a BMI of 29 and a fasting glucose of 95mg/100 mL. Would weight loss be recommended to reduce her health risks?

a) Yes, because she is overweight with an obesity-related risk factor.
b) Yes, because she is obe
sonuuuuu   63   1 Reply
9 months ago
What is the best way to reduce joint pain and stiffness from obesity-related osteoarthritis?
What is the best way to reduce joint pain and stiffness from obesity-related osteoarthritis?
What is the best way to reduce joint pain and stiffness from obesity-related osteoarthritis?

a) increase activity
b) lose weight
c) minimize activity
d) incorporate regular stretching
Guest   54   1 Reply
9 months ago
Weight loss reduces the risk of gallstones and gallbladder disease.
Weight loss reduces the risk of gallstones and gallbladder disease.
Weight loss reduces the risk of gallstones and gallbladder disease.

True or False?
Jeriko   50   1 Reply
9 months ago
Even though an individual gets very little sleep and may feel tired throughout the day, there is ...
Even though an individual gets very little sleep and may feel tired throughout the day, there is ...
Even though an individual gets very little sleep and may feel tired throughout the day, there is minimal long-term health risk associated with sleep apnea.

True or False?
meof22   47   1 Reply
9 months ago
What chronic condition is characterized by a cluster of obesity-related health risks such as excess ...
What chronic condition is characterized by a cluster of obesity-related health risks such as excess ...
What chronic condition is characterized by a cluster of obesity-related health risks such as excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and altered blood lipids?

a) heart disease
b) metabolic syndrome
c) sleep apnea
d) typ
SmartyPig   76   1 Reply
9 months ago
All of the following are ways that obesity increases the risk for developing heart disease EXCEPT
All of the following are ways that obesity increases the risk for developing heart disease EXCEPT
All of the following are ways that obesity increases the risk for developing heart disease EXCEPT

a) it increases blood pressure and blood lipids.
b) it increases blood pressure.
c) it increases risk for gallbladder disease.
d) it increases ri
168356573   49   1 Reply
9 months ago
Obesity-related health risks are affected by changes __________ caused by excess body fat.
Obesity-related health risks are affected by changes __________ caused by excess body fat.
Obesity-related health risks are affected by changes __________ caused by excess body fat.

a) in metabolism
b) from the physical stress
c) in metabolism and from the physical stress
d) all of these choices are obesity-related health risks
billm9774   49   1 Reply
9 months ago
How effective is a healthy dietary pattern and lifestyle in terms of improving overall health and ...
How effective is a healthy dietary pattern and lifestyle in terms of improving overall health and ...
How effective is a healthy dietary pattern and lifestyle in terms of improving overall health and preventing disease?

a) It depends on an individuals genetic makeup.
b) It can vary by gender.
c) It depends on risk of infectious disease and re
Jamesgrams   51   1 Reply
9 months ago
All of the following contribute to the increasing incidence of noncommunicable chronic diseases EXCEPT
All of the following contribute to the increasing incidence of noncommunicable chronic diseases EXCEPT
All of the following contribute to the increasing incidence of noncommunicable chronic diseases EXCEPT

a) excessive body fat.
b) a diet low in vitamin C.  
c) a diet low in fiber and potassium.
d) excessive intake of sodium.
sleepyjonnysix   48   1 Reply
9 months ago
The most common and preventable health problems in the United States are due to infectious disease.
The most common and preventable health problems in the United States are due to infectious disease.
The most common and preventable health problems in the United States are due to infectious disease.

True or False?
blakeand   55   1 Reply
9 months ago
Poor nutrition combined with a depressed immune system can increase risk for chronic diseases such as cancer.
Poor nutrition combined with a depressed immune system can increase risk for chronic diseases such as cancer.
Poor nutrition combined with a depressed immune system can increase risk for chronic diseases such as cancer.

True or False?
Tyalis   48   1 Reply
9 months ago
Infection increases nutrient needs as and losses, making it difficult even for well-nourished ...
Infection increases nutrient needs as and losses, making it difficult even for well-nourished ...
Infection increases nutrient needs as and losses, making it difficult even for well-nourished children with infections to meet their needs.

True or False?
2014Chevy   50   1 Reply
9 months ago
Why are immunizations effective in preventing many infectious diseases?
Why are immunizations effective in preventing many infectious diseases?
Why are immunizations effective in preventing many infectious diseases?

a) The specific immune system has immunological adaptivity.
b) The specific immune system has immunological memory.
c) The non-specific immune system has immunological sp
AnthonyMR   47   1 Reply
9 months ago
Foreign substances known as an _________ stimulate an immune response which cause the body to ...
Foreign substances known as an _________ stimulate an immune response which cause the body to ...
Foreign substances known as an _________ stimulate an immune response which cause the body to produce ______ to destroy those substances.

a) antibody, antigens
b) antigen, antibodies
c) antibody, pathogens
d) antigen, phagocytes
dickcheney111   54   1 Reply
9 months ago
What happens when non-specific defenses do NOT eliminate the invader?
What happens when non-specific defenses do NOT eliminate the invader?
What happens when non-specific defenses do NOT eliminate the invader?

a) Phagocytes respond to engulf and destroy them.
b) An acute inflammatory response prevents infection and heals wounds.
c) Lymphocytes respond based on immunological specifi
Zay   49   1 Reply
9 months ago
What is the physical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body?
What is the physical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body?
What is the physical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body?

a) antibodies
b) ducts
c) microbiota
d) skin
kiaraancheta   50   1 Reply
9 months ago
What type of defenses act rapidly and target all invaders?
What type of defenses act rapidly and target all invaders?
What type of defenses act rapidly and target all invaders?

a) antibodies
b) antigens
c) non-specific
d) specific
july   47   1 Reply
9 months ago
A type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a bloated belly is marasmus.
A type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a bloated belly is marasmus.
A type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a bloated belly is marasmus.

True or False?
aaschwartz33   53   1 Reply
9 months ago
Getting emergency food from community food pantries to avoid substantially reducing food is a sign of
Getting emergency food from community food pantries to avoid substantially reducing food is a sign of
Getting emergency food from community food pantries to avoid substantially reducing food is a sign of

a) low food insecurity.
b) very low food insecurity.
c) famine.
d) malnutrition.
bobsthename   53   1 Reply
9 months ago
The traditional rural diet increases risk for _________ while affluent Western diets increase the ...
The traditional rural diet increases risk for _________ while affluent Western diets increase the ...
The traditional rural diet increases risk for _________ while affluent Western diets increase the risk for ________.

a) noncommunicable diseases, infectious diseases
b) infertility, chronic diseases
c) infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseas
f'leece   57   1 Reply
9 months ago
Which of the following is a characteristic of affluent Western diets?
Which of the following is a characteristic of affluent Western diets?
Which of the following is a characteristic of affluent Western diets?

a) monotonous with little variety
b) mainly carbohydrates
c) high fiber
d) diverse and varied diet
Jakeshmitty   45   1 Reply
9 months ago
What indicators are used to assess a populations health and nutritional status?
What indicators are used to assess a populations health and nutritional status?
What indicators are used to assess a populations health and nutritional status?

a) growth rates and the number of low-birth weight infants
b) growth rates and maternal weight gain
c) infant mortality rates and the number of low-birth weight in
Bahar18   52   1 Reply
9 months ago
What effect does malnutrition have on immunizations?
What effect does malnutrition have on immunizations?
What effect does malnutrition have on immunizations?

a) Immunizations can cause illness in undernourished children.
b) Immunizations are less effective in undernourished children because their immune systems cannot respond normally.
c) Immuni
Charlesnep   53   1 Reply
9 months ago
Home consumers discard about _____ of the food and beverages they buy.
Home consumers discard about _____ of the food and beverages they buy.
Home consumers discard about _____ of the food and beverages they buy.

a) 10%
b) 18%
c) 25%
d) 40%
brendenxoxo21   55   1 Reply
9 months ago
Golden rice is a genetically modified variety of rice developed to provide _______ to populations in ...
Golden rice is a genetically modified variety of rice developed to provide _______ to populations in ...
Golden rice is a genetically modified variety of rice developed to provide _______ to populations in which this deficiency is prevalent.

a) calcium
b) iodine
c) iron
d) vitamin A
dickcheney111   54   1 Reply
9 months ago
Golden rice is an example of biofortification.
Golden rice is an example of biofortification.
Golden rice is an example of biofortification.

True or False?
sehej123   44   1 Reply
9 months ago
Collecting crops that are not harvested because it is not economically profitable to harvest them or ...
Collecting crops that are not harvested because it is not economically profitable to harvest them or ...
Collecting crops that are not harvested because it is not economically profitable to harvest them or that remain in fields after mechanical harvesting is known as food gleaning.

True or False?
Bula 28   47   1 Reply
9 months ago
Feeding America is a government-sponsored, federally funded program.
Feeding America is a government-sponsored, federally funded program.
Feeding America is a government-sponsored, federally funded program.

True or False?
Tyalis   57   1 Reply
9 months ago
The majority of food assistance programs require the users to complete nutrition education sessions ...
The majority of food assistance programs require the users to complete nutrition education sessions ...
The majority of food assistance programs require the users to complete nutrition education sessions before the benefits are shared.

True or False?
jaylyn   46   1 Reply
9 months ago
Many of the food assistance programs are based on income.
Many of the food assistance programs are based on income.
Many of the food assistance programs are based on income.

True or False?
studentstudent   50   1 Reply
9 months ago
The food assistance program that increases access to food by providing coupons or debit cards that ...
The food assistance program that increases access to food by providing coupons or debit cards that ...
The food assistance program that increases access to food by providing coupons or debit cards that can be used to purchase food at grocery stores is

a) CSFP.
b) EFNEP.
c) SNAP.
d) WIC.
johnsmith12   48   1 Reply
9 months ago
The ____ provides free congregate meals in churches, schools, and senior centers.
The ____ provides free congregate meals in churches, schools, and senior centers.
The ____ provides free congregate meals in churches, schools, and senior centers.

a) Child and Adult Care Food Program
b) National School Lunch Program
c) Nutrition Program for the Elderly
d) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
stephanie_159   52   1 Reply
9 months ago
One of every four Americans receives some kind of food assistance.
One of every four Americans receives some kind of food assistance.
One of every four Americans receives some kind of food assistance.

True or False?
SuckerTrump   52   1 Reply
9 months ago
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children targets children up to ...
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children targets children up to ...
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children targets children up to how many years of age?

a) less than 2
b) less than 5
c) less than 10
d) less than 12
hailey681   50   1 Reply
9 months ago
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