The international Micronutrient Initiative promotes children's intakes of
A) vitamin A, folic acid, iron, zinc, and iodine. B) vitamins D and B12, zinc, and calcium.
C) vitamins A and B12, iron, and iodine. D) vitamins A, D, and B12, iron, and calcium.
Q. 2The process of making larger molecules from smaller ones is called anabolism.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Salivary amylase begins to digest protein in the mouth.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Consuming which of the following foods would assist zinc absorption?
A) tomato B) whole wheat bread
C) chicken D) spinach
Q. 5Catabolism results in a release of chemical energy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Foods containing carbohydrates have the highest satiety value.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7International public health organizations encourage women to breastfeed
A) exclusively until their baby is 1 year of age.
B) exclusively until their baby is 6 months of age.
C) in concert with formula-feeding through the first three months of the baby's life.
D) only if their baby is at or above normal weight and is healthy.
Q. 8As an adverse effect of a prescription medication she was taking for acne, Violet experienced such persistent nausea that she could not make herself eat anything for four days, after which her physician switched her to a different medication.
By the end of her fourth day of not eating, what was Violet probably experiencing?
A) fatigue, low body temperature, and increased plasma ketone levels
B) fatigue, fever, and an increased breakdown of glycogen stores
C) manic bursts of energy, low body temperature, and a decreased breakdown of glycogen stores
D) manic bursts of energy, high body temperature, and increased plasma ketone levels
Q. 9Leptin stimulates food intake.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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