Insulin-like growth factor-1 is the primary growth stimulator of the fetus.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:
a. the elderly are malnourished.
b. fat mass in the body decreases.
c. digestive efficiency declines.
d. lean body mass diminishes.
Q. 3Infants born to African American mothers are more likely to have a low birthweight than infants born to Caucasian mothers.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4The fetus accounts for approximately 70 of the increased energy needs of pregnancy.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Which of the following statements is false?
a. BMR is measured after a 12-hour fast.
b. RMR is higher than BMR.
c. RMR represents only that energy needed for life-sustaining processes.
d. BMR is increased during growth.
Q. 6The highest rate of weight gain generally occurs during mid-pregnancy, prior to the time the fetus gains most of its weight.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Men generally have a higher BMR than women do because:
a. women have less lean body mass.
b. women tend to eat less.
c. men tend to eat more.
d. men have less lean body mass.
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