Brittany is a part-time student who works at a part-time job 25 hours per week. Between working, going to class, and studying she does not have much time to cook meals at home. Brittany is looking for some good dietary advice on how to eat healthy but does not have the money or time to visit with a registered dietitian. Answer the following question(s) to help Brittany get on track to living healthy. Which of the following diets would be a good choice for Brittany to follow to help reduce her risk of chronic disease?
A) The DASH eating plan
B) The Mediterranean diet
C) The MyPyramid Food Guide
D) All of the above
Q. 2All of the following are true regarding phosphorus EXCEPT:
a. it is necessary to maintain the right acid-base balance of body fluids.
b. it transports oxygen as a component of hemoglobin.
c. milk products are a good food source.
d. it is a component of bones and teeth.
Q. 3Brittany is a part-time student who works at a part-time job 25 hours per week. Between working, going to class, and studying she does not have much time to cook meals at home. Brittany is looking for some good dietary advice on how to eat healthy but does not have the money or time to visit with a registered dietitian. Answer the following question(s) to help Brittany get on track to living healthy. Due to Brittany's busy schedule she often finds herself eating at fast-food restaurants. Which of the following food selections would be the best choice to help her improve her diet?
A) Crispy chicken sandwich
B) Turkey sub, 6
C) Meatball sub, 6
D) Bacon ranch salad with crispy chicken and ranch dressing
Q. 4Remodeling refers to:
a. the breakdown and buildup of bone tissue.
b. the excessive buildup of bone tissue.
c. loss of minerals from the bone.
d. the permanent destruction of bone tissue.
Q. 5Brittany is a part-time student who works at a part-time job 25 hours per week. Between working, going to class, and studying she does not have much time to cook meals at home. Brittany is looking for some good dietary advice on how to eat healthy but does not have the money or time to visit with a registered dietitian. Answer the following question(s) to help Brittany get on track to living healthy. Brittany wants help with meal planning. Which of the following resources would be the most helpful?
A) MyPyramid Tracker
B) MyPyramid Menu Planner
C) Weight Watchers.com
D) Fitday.com
Q. 6All of the following are examples of a mineral serving as a cofactor EXCEPT:
a. iron is needed for hemoglobin's function in oxygen and carbon dioxide transport.
b. magnesium activates over 300 enzymes involved in the formation of energy and proteins.
c. beta-carotene serves as a precursor to the formation of vitamin A.
d. zinc is needed to activate or is a component of over 200 enzymes.
Q. 7Brittany is a part-time student who works at a part-time job 25 hours per week. Between working, going to class, and studying she does not have much time to cook meals at home. Brittany is looking for some good dietary advice on how to eat healthy but does not have the money or time to visit with a registered dietitian. Answer the following question(s) to help Brittany get on track to living healthy. What is a reliable online source of nutrition information that provides guidelines based on science consensus that Brittany can access to help her track her diet?
A) WebMD.com
B) MyPyramid.gov
C) The Wall Street Journal.com
D) Any online site that provides nutrition or fitness information