All of the following are true regarding fresh drinking water around the world EXCEPT:
a. about half of the world's water supply is fresh water.
b. population growth worldwide is increasing the demand for water.
c. water is highly prized in the Middle East.
d. water scarcity is a primary concern in many nations.
Q. 2Irritable bowel syndrome is commonly treated with all of the following remedies except:
A) Peppermint oil to relieve abdominal pain
B) Soluble fiber such as pysllium
C) Caffeine from coffee or green tea
D) Probiotics which help re-establish colonies of helpful bacteria
Q. 3Which of the following foods has the highest content of water?
a. Oil
b. Egg
c. Tomato
d. Bread
Q. 4What can chronic heartburn develop into?
A) Stomach ulcers
B) Irritable bowel syndrome
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease
D) Lactose intolerance
Q. 5Adults are approximately what percentage of water by weight?
a. 80 to 85
b. 60 to 65
c. 20 to 25
d. 30 to 35
Q. 6Excluding childbirth, what is the leading cause of hospitalization among adults in the U.S. ages 20 to 44?
A) Obesity
B) Digestive disorders
C) Accidents
D) Eating disorders
Q. 7Key functions of water in the body include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. it transports nutrients and waste products.
b. it provides energy.
c. it helps regulate body temperature.
d. it provides a medium for chemical reactions.
Q. 8Where in the body is alcohol absorbed?
A) The small intestine
B) At a site near the brain
C) The stomach
D) The large intestines
E) a, c
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