Risk of being overweight is inversely related to intakes of:

Risk of being overweight is inversely related to intakes of:
 
  a. potassium.
  b. iron.
  c. calcium.
  d. sodium.

Q. 2

The widely used sweetener that appears to be associated with increased calorie intakes in recent years is:
 
  a. aspartame.
  b. table sugar.
  c. high-fructose corn syrup.
  d. maltodextrin.

Q. 3

A factor during infancy that may decrease the risk of obesity during childhood and adolescence is:
 
  a. feeding on demand.
  b. feeding on a schedule.
  c. exclusive bottle feeding.
  d. exclusive breastfeeding.

Q. 4

The factor that contributes most to the success of a diet plan is:
 
  a. fat intake.
  b. behavior modification.
  c. education.
  d. adherence.

Q. 5

An environmental factor that has contributed to the increasing prevalence of obesity is the:
 
  a. increased seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables.
  b. relatively low increase in the price of sugar-sweetened beverages.
  c. increased use of genetically engineered foods.
  d. inborn preference for foods made with high-fructose corn syrup.

Q. 6

A hormone that is related to the amount of body fat is:
 
  a. insulin.
  b. lipase.
  c. estrogen.
  d. leptin.