Which of the following statements regarding potassium is correct?
A) A potassium deficiency can result from vomiting and/or diarrhea.
B) High-protein, low-vegetable/fruit diets may cause a potassium deficiency.
C) Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness.
D) All the answers are correct.
Q. 2When estimating portion size, a woman's fist is about
A) two cups of pasta or vegetables. B) one cup of pasta or vegetables.
C) a half cup of pasta or vegetables. D) a quarter cup of pasta or vegetables.
Q. 3According to MyPlate, how many cups of fat-free or low-fat milk, or their equivalent, should be consumed daily for all calorie levels?
A) 3 B) 1 C) 4 D) 2
Q. 4Hyperkalemia occurs when a person consumes too much ________ from supplements.
A) zinc B) calcium C) potassium D) sodium
Q. 5The presence of a wide variety of plant and animal species within a given environment is called biodiversity.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following is not the preferred way of preparing meat and poultry?
A) grilling B) frying C) broiling D) baking
Q. 7In the DASH study, which of the following amounts of sodium was found to be the most effective daily limit for lowering blood pressure?
A) 3,000 milligrams B) 1,500 milligrams C) 2,500 milligrams D) 900 milligrams
Q. 8Drugs that kill or slow the growth of bacteria are called fungicides.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false