Health authorities recommend that adults consume _____ ounces of seafood per week.
a. 8-12
b. 3-6
c. 14-21
d. 5-7
e. 2.5
Q. 2According to research, TV watching by children is _____.
1.inversely proportional to the percent of obesity
2.a function of their age
3.dependent on the number of hours watched
4.directly proportional to the prevalence of obesity
5.probably not an influence on obesity
Q. 3EPA and DHA are:
a. not important in nutrition.
b. abundantly made by the body.
c. found in the oils of fish.
d. omega-6 fatty acids.
e. made from linoleic acid.
Q. 4The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a _____ supplement for all infants who are breastfed exclusively.
1.Vitamin A
2.Vitamin D
3.Vitamin C
4.Folate
5.Niacin
Q. 5A deficiency of fatty acids can cause:
a. extreme weight loss in adults.
b. low blood pressure.
c. diabetes.
d. vision impairment in infants.
e. atherosclerotic plaque buildup.
Q. 6The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognize exclusive breastfeeding for _____ months as an optimal feeding plan for infants.
1.3
2.6
3.9
4.12
5.24
Q. 7The essential fatty acids:
a. are all obtained primarily from fish oils.
b. can be made from other substances in the body.
c. are monounsaturated fatty acids.
d. are deficient in the U.S. food supply.
e. must be supplied by the diet.