Beta-carotene prevents _____ from damaging cells.
a. free radicals
b. antioxidants
c. blood clots
d. vitamin E
Q. 2Which type of diabetes is potentially the most hazardous to the mother and fetus?
a. type 1 diabetes
b. type 2 diabetes
c. gestational diabetes
d. They are all equally hazardous.
e. None are hazardous to both the mother and fetus.
Q. 3Vitamin A is involved in all of the following except:
a. maintaining healthy epithelial tissues.
b. maintaining healthy eye tissues.
c. fighting infection.
d. releasing energy from the energy-yielding nutrients.
Q. 4The mainstay of treatment for gestational diabetes aimed at normalizing blood glucose levels is(are) _____.
a. oral medications
b. insulin injections or an insulin pump
c. a low-calorie, high-protein diet
d. medical nutrition therapy focusing on diet and exercise
e. a very low calorie intake
Q. 5Vitamin A plays a role in cell differentiation. What does this mean?
a. It helps cells differentiate between the vitamins.
b. It allows cells to mature so they can perform their intended functions.
c. It promotes the storage of fat-soluble vitamins.
d. It aids in differentiating between fat- and water-soluble vitamins.
Q. 6Elevation of ketone levels can occur if calorie intakes are decreased to less than _____.
a. 1500 calories daily
b. 1800 calories daily
c. 2000 calories daily
d. 20 below calorie needs
e. 25 below calorie needs
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