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Vitamin C and the B vitamins are termed
Vitamin C and the B vitamins are termed
Vitamin C and the B vitamins are termed
A) nonessential vitamins.
B) water-soluble vitamins.
C) fat-soluble vitamins.
D) trace vitamins.
mikael   5492   1 Reply
7 years ago
Which of the following is FALSE?
Which of the following is FALSE?
Which of the following is FALSE?
A) Fats are soluble in water.
B) Fats are an important energy source for our bodies at rest and during low-intensity exercise.
C) Fats are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
D) Fats yield mo
mikael   724   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which of the following describes the vitamins A, D, E, and K?
Which of the following describes the vitamins A, D, E, and K?
Which of the following describes the vitamins A, D, E, and K?
A) excreted via the urine
B) potentially toxic
C) soluble in water
D) not stored to any extent in the body
mikael   3461   1 Reply
3 years ago
Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by h
Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by h
Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called
A) vitamins.
B) minerals.
C) proteins.
D) fats.
mikael   1892   1 Reply
8 years ago
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity?
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity?
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity?
A) vitamin D
B) vitamin C
C) thiamin
D) niacin
mikael   3275   1 Reply
8 years ago
What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all he
What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all he
What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals?
A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
B) Adequate Intake (AI)
C) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
D) Tolerable Upper Intake Lev
mikael   529   1 Reply
8 years ago
According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), up to what
According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), up to what
According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), up to what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrate?
A) 35%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
mikael   500   1 Reply
8 years ago
The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of
The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of
The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the
A) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR).
B) Re
mikael   633   1 Reply
8 years ago
What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human heal
What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human heal
What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?
A) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
B) American Dietetic Association (ADA)
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
mikael   1096   1 Reply
8 years ago
The BRFSS is the government
The BRFSS is the government
The BRFSS is the government
A) survey that tracks lifestyle habits that increase risks for developing chronic diseases.
B) survey that tracks nutrition education programs in the United States.
C) agency that protects the health and saf
mikael   505   1 Reply
8 years ago
The type of study that compares a group of individuals with a disease to another
The type of study that compares a group of individuals with a disease to another
The type of study that compares a group of individuals with a disease to another similar but healthy group is called a(n)
A) double-blind study.
B) clinical trial.
C) intervention study.
D) case control study.
mikael   731   1 Reply
8 years ago
The group given a specific treatment or intervention during an experiment is cal
The group given a specific treatment or intervention during an experiment is cal
The group given a specific treatment or intervention during an experiment is called what?
A) the experimental group
B) the control group
C) the double-blind group
D) the blind group
mikael   4263   1 Reply
8 years ago
Dr. Sullivan is conducting a clinical trial to determine if vitamin Z can improv
Dr. Sullivan is conducting a clinical trial to determine if vitamin Z can improv
Dr. Sullivan is conducting a clinical trial to determine if vitamin Z can improve test performance of students in an introductory college nutrition course. Dr. Sullivan puts all the students' names in a hat and draws names to determine if they w
mikael   875   1 Reply
8 years ago
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collects dietary infor
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collects dietary infor
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collects dietary information of Americans by using a
A) website where individuals can self-report their dietary intake online.
B) personal interview that collects information from a
mikael   497   1 Reply
8 years ago
The chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are
The chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are
The chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called
A) antibodies.
B) bacteria.
C) nutrients.
D) carcinogens.
mikael   1194   1 Reply
8 years ago
What term is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of s
What term is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of s
What term is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides?
A) organic
B) inorganic
C) genetically modified organism (GMO)
D) vegetarian
mikael   502   1 Reply
8 years ago
In the United States and Canada, what set of standards defines the recommended i
In the United States and Canada, what set of standards defines the recommended i
In the United States and Canada, what set of standards defines the recommended intake values for various nutrients for healthy people?
A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
C) Dietary Reference Int
mikael   360   1 Reply
8 years ago
What is another name for an epidemiological study?
What is another name for an epidemiological study?
What is another name for an epidemiological study?
A) a single-blind study
B) a double-blind study
C) a model study
D) an observational study
mikael   980   1 Reply
8 years ago
Felice is 20 years old and stays busy all day with school and work. She has litt
Felice is 20 years old and stays busy all day with school and work. She has litt
Felice is 20 years old and stays busy all day with school and work. She has little time for regular exercise, though she occasionally walks to class rather than riding the bus. Provide a meal plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack) for her that
mikael   684   1 Reply
8 years ago
Discuss the importance of portion control in a healthful diet and describe the d
Discuss the importance of portion control in a healthful diet and describe the d
Discuss the importance of portion control in a healthful diet and describe the difficulties in determining proper portion size. Describe how MyPlate encourages portion control.
mikael   661   1 Reply
8 years ago
Immediately after absorption, most of the fat-soluble nutrients are carried thro
Immediately after absorption, most of the fat-soluble nutrients are carried thro
Immediately after absorption, most of the fat-soluble nutrients are carried through which system?
A) the vascular
B) the mesenteric
C) the lymphatic
D) the enterohepatic
mikael   1336   1 Reply
8 years ago
How many grams of protein would you recomment she consume each day?
How many grams of protein would you recomment she consume each day?
Maria is a reasonably healthy 19 year old college student who is sedentary. She is 5 feet and 8 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend she consume each day?
jessicaevans22   1894   1 Reply
10 years ago
The richest dietary source of resistant starch is
The richest dietary source of resistant starch is
The richest dietary source of resistant starch is
A) fruit.
B) vegetables.
C) legumes.
D) whole grains.
mikael   5287   1 Reply
8 years ago
Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fiber content of her diet.
Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fiber content of her diet.
Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fiber content of her diet. Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Mikayla?
A) Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
B) Purchase bread and grain products i
mikael   1572   1 Reply
8 years ago
Benefits of Eliminating Coffee From Diet
Benefits of Eliminating Coffee From Diet
Although Coffee Holds Many Benefits, I'd Like to know the cons of coffee... and the benefits we get after removing Coffee From Our daily life.
Nifty Nymphet   764   1 Reply
10 years ago
Which of the following is NOT associated with type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT associated with type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT associated with type 2 diabetes?
A) obesity
B) insulin insensitivity
C) sedentary lifestyle
D) autoimmune disease
mikael   1791   1 Reply
8 years ago
Which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes?
A) Its increased prevalence is linked to the rise in obesity.
B) Therapy typically is limited to the use of hypoglycemic medications.
C) It has been diagnosed only in individual
mikael   1979   1 Reply
8 years ago
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT properly regulate which of th
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT properly regulate which of th
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT properly regulate which of the following?
A) vitamins
B) protein
C) glucose
D) fat
mikael   868   1 Reply
8 years ago
In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease may destroy the
In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease may destroy the
In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease may destroy the
A) hepatocytes of the liver.
B) insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.
C) neurotransmitters of the brain.
D) glomerulus cells of the kidney.
mikael   1387   1 Reply
8 years ago
Approximately 18 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the
Approximately 18 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the
Approximately 18 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the MOST prevalent form of diabetes?
A) type 1
B) type 2
C) gestational
D) pediatric
mikael   485   1 Reply
8 years ago
Recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes includes
Recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes includes
Recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes includes
A) consuming more carbohydrate and slightly less protein in the diet.
B) selecting carbohydrates that are rich in fiber.
C) drinking at least two alcoholic beverages each day.
D)
mikael   735   1 Reply
8 years ago
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?
A) hypertension
B) osteoporosis
C) unhealthful levels of blood lipids and blood glucose
D) waist circumference in women greater than 35 inches
mikael   1468   1 Reply
8 years ago
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with untreated diabetes?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with untreated diabetes?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with untreated diabetes?
A) osteoporosis
B) kidney failure
C) cardiovascular disease
D) blindness
mikael   1318   1 Reply
8 years ago
An optimal systolic blood pressure reading would be less than
An optimal systolic blood pressure reading would be less than
An optimal systolic blood pressure reading would be less than
A) 60 mm Hg.
B) 80 mm Hg.
C) 120 mm Hg.
D) 200 mg.
mikael   712   1 Reply
8 years ago
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
A) age
B) gender
C) being overweight
D) family history
mikael   678   1 Reply
8 years ago
A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is A
A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is A
A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is
A) C-reactive protein (CRP).
B) LDL-cholesterol.
C) hypertension.
D) HDL-cholesterol.
mikael   1549   1 Reply
8 years ago
A desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for ca
A desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for ca
A desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, is less than
A) 40 mg/dl.
B) 100 mg/dl.
C) 200 mg/dl.
D) 300 mg/dl.
mikael   455   1 Reply
8 years ago
Which of the following recommendations have been shown to improve blood lipid le
Which of the following recommendations have been shown to improve blood lipid le
Which of the following recommendations have been shown to improve blood lipid levels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease?
A) maintaining fat intake to within 20-35% of total energy
B) increasing saturated fat to more than 7% of t
mikael   539   1 Reply
8 years ago
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends a reduction in dietary sodium
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends a reduction in dietary sodium
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends a reduction in dietary sodium intake to how many mg per day?
A) less than 200
B) less than 2,400
C) less than 3,300
D) less than 3,600
mikael   1848   1 Reply
8 years ago
Which of the following describes lipids?
Which of the following describes lipids?
Which of the following describes lipids?
A) organic nutrients that are insoluble in water
B) inorganic nutrients that are insoluble in water
C) organic nutrients that are insoluble in fat
D) inorganic nutrients that are insoluble
mikael   1468   1 Reply
8 years ago
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