1 All of the following are considered standard serving sizes of alcohol EXCEPT:
a. 16 ounces of light beer.
b. 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof alcohol.
c. 5 ounces of wine.
d. 12 ounces of regular beer.
Q. 2Energy-dense diets are related to the development of obesity and diabetes.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Symptoms of hypoglycemia include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. nervousness.
b. irritability.
c. elevated blood glucose.
d. weakness.
Q. 4The best time to correct a deficiency or toxicity disease is after physical symptoms have developed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5A disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels is called:
a. hypoglycemia.
b. hypothyroidism.
c. hyperpancreatitis.
d. hyperglycemia.
Q. 6Food security exists when the need for food is coupled with access to it.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Type 1 diabetes has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
a. it results due to a destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.
b. it is associated with high levels of central body fat.
c. it usually occurs before age 40.
d. it results from a deficiency of insulin.
Q. 8When a deficiency exists for one nutrient, it is not likely that other nutrient levels will be affected.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9A weight gain of ________ between the ages of 25 and 40 has been found to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes sevenfold.
a. 30 to 40 pounds
b. 10 to 15 pounds
c. 20 to 30 pounds
d. over 40 pounds
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