Water is involved in all of the following except:
a. regulating body temperature.
b. converting lipids to amino acids.
c. serving as a solvent for minerals and vitamins.
d. acting as a lubricant around joints.
Q. 2Which component of human milk forms a soft, easily digestible curd?
a. copper
b. vitamin K
c. whey
d. casein
e. iron
Q. 3What percentage of an adult's body is water?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 60
d. 90
Q. 4Breast milk is isosmotic, which means breast milk _____.
a. contains milk proteins
b. has an ion concentration similar to plasma
c. has the same ion concentration as human milk substitutes
d. has a greater ion concentration than human milk substitutes
e. contains high amounts of minerals
Q. 5Research concerning the safety and effectiveness of manufactured functional foods:
a. is inconclusive at this time.
b. shows definite benefits to consuming such foods.
c. suggests that they may be substituted for prescription drugs.
d. is supported by the FDA.
Q. 6One of the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding is that _____.
a. human milk contains few protein-bound minerals, making it more digestible for the infant
b. the balance of nutrients in human milk matches requirements needed for human growth
c. infants need no additional fluids other than water when breastfeeding
d. human milk provides very low amounts of lipids
e. the high protein content of human milk provides immature kidneys with nitrogen
Q. 7The best way to reap the benefits of phytochemicals is by:
a. eating a variety of plant foods.
b. taking a variety of supplements.
c. increasing your consumption of animal foods.
d. frequently consuming manufactured functional foods.
Q. 8Which benefit is least likely to occur as a result of breastfeeding?
a. minimized postpartum blood loss
b. return of uterus to nonpregnant size
c. decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer in younger nursing mothers
d. increased self-confidence in the mother
e. increased fertility
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