The maintenance of the body's constant internal conditions is guided by the principle known as
a. homeostasis. b. bios systems.
c. central control. d. hormone balance.
Q. 2Which of the following provides the most thiamin per serving size?
a. Ham b. Squash
c. Whole milk d. Whole-grain breads
Q. 3Studies of adults show that longevity is related, in part, to all of the following EXCEPT
a. weight control. b. nutritional balance of meals.
c. short periods of sleep. d. no or moderate alcohol intake.
Q. 4Which of the following is known to be produced by small intestinal bacteria?
a. Mucus b. Chyme
c. Glucose d. Vitamins
Q. 5All of the following are characteristic of thiamin nutrition EXCEPT
a. severe deficiency may lead to edema.
b. severe deficiency may occur without edema.
c. recommended intakes are stated in equivalents.
d. recommended intakes are based primarily on participation in enzyme activity.
Q. 6What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?
a. BMI b. Alcohol use
c. Chronological age d. Regular physical activity
Q. 7What is the primary role of the normal, thriving intestinal bacterial population?
a. Helps degrade meat and dairy proteins
b. Helps prevent infectious bacteria from attacking the system
c. Synthesizes vitamin D, which can be absorbed into the body
d. Synthesizes several amino acids, which can be absorbed into the body
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