The fetal period is the time of rapid fetal growth and
development. What might result from poor nutritional status
of the mother during the fetal period?
Q. 2The glycemic index is a rating scale that compares the glycemic response to a typical serving of a given food to the glycemic response to 50 grams of glucose.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Energy balance must be maintained in order to maintain
weight loss. Explain why someone who was formerly obese
may require more exercise to maintain energy balance than
someone who was not formerly obese.
Q. 4Dietary fiber is least abundant in fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5If you were to open a restaurant today and your goal was
to have your customers consume as much food as possible
during one visit, what strategies might you use?
Q. 6Starch molecules found in plants are made entirely of glucose molecules bound together.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Waist circumference is a good indicator of central obesity.
Why do we need an indicator of central obesity?
Q. 8Artificial sweeteners are typically hundreds of times sweeter than table sugar, but do not contribute calorically to a food item.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9Which minerals play a role in providing antioxidant
protection/activity? Where possible, explain the mineral's
antioxidant activities and list one other function of the
mineral.
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