Which dietary factor is likely to lower cancer risk?
A. Increasing daily energy intake
B. Taking high dose iron supplements
C. Incorporating more red meat into meals
D. Consuming mostly plant-based food
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, D-Eating adequate amounts of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables,
offers the best protection against cancer. Review "Which Diet Factors
Affect Cancer Risk?" (Page 455)
Kim is wondering how she can decrease her chances of dental caries. What is the best
advice for her?
A. Take a vitamin C supplement before brushing teeth.
B. Practice good oral hygiene and brush teeth after eating
C. Drink vitamin water several times during the day
D. Consume 100% fruit juice instead of fresh fruit
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B- This practice decreases chances of dental caries. Review "Dental Caries"
and Figure 14-5. (Page 565)
BMI rates: underweight, healthy, overweight, obese, morbidly obese
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< 18.5: underweight
18.5-24.9: healthy weight
25-29.9: overweight
30-39.9: obese
> 40: severely obese
Thiamin
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, Sources:Grains
Deficiency: beri-beri
Too much:
Function: co-enzyme in metabolism
The amount of breast milk a woman produces primarily depends on
A. her fluid intake.
B. her exercise habits.
C. the infant's demand.
D. the infant's weight.
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C- The volume of milk produced depends primarily on the infant's demand
for milk. Review "Troubleshooting" and "Nutrition during Lactation." (Page
536)
If a person's calcium intake is deficient, what will happen?
A. Calcium absorption will decrease
B. Blood levels of calcium will stay the same because calcium will be withdrawn from
the bones
C. The person will gain weight
D. Blood calcium will decrease in order to keep bone density as high as possible
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B- When calcium is deficient in the diet, the intestines increase calcium
absorption, the kidneys prevent calcium loss in the urine, and the bones
release more calcium into the blood to preserve calcium blood levels.
Review "The Major Minerals" "Calcium." (Page 305)
, During fasting, which of the following increases in the blood to help fuel the brain?
A. Amino acids
B. Ghrelin
C. Ketone Bodies
D. Leptin
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C-With depleted glycogen, the brain doesn't have glucose for fuel. To
prevent the body tissues being used as fuel, fat is converted into ketone
bodies that the brain can use as energy. Review "The Body's Response to
Energy Deficit." (Page 362)
What is a main contributor to the development of atherosclerosis?
A. A diet high in saturated fat
B. High HDL
C. Low LDL
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A- A diet high in saturated fat and trans fat contributes to the development
of plaque and atherosclerosis progression. Review "Cardiovascular
diseases" and "Atherosclerosis" (Page 436) and needed.
% of carbs per day
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45-65
A. Increasing daily energy intake
B. Taking high dose iron supplements
C. Incorporating more red meat into meals
D. Consuming mostly plant-based food
Give this one a try later!
, D-Eating adequate amounts of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables,
offers the best protection against cancer. Review "Which Diet Factors
Affect Cancer Risk?" (Page 455)
Kim is wondering how she can decrease her chances of dental caries. What is the best
advice for her?
A. Take a vitamin C supplement before brushing teeth.
B. Practice good oral hygiene and brush teeth after eating
C. Drink vitamin water several times during the day
D. Consume 100% fruit juice instead of fresh fruit
Give this one a try later!
B- This practice decreases chances of dental caries. Review "Dental Caries"
and Figure 14-5. (Page 565)
BMI rates: underweight, healthy, overweight, obese, morbidly obese
Give this one a try later!
< 18.5: underweight
18.5-24.9: healthy weight
25-29.9: overweight
30-39.9: obese
> 40: severely obese
Thiamin
Give this one a try later!
, Sources:Grains
Deficiency: beri-beri
Too much:
Function: co-enzyme in metabolism
The amount of breast milk a woman produces primarily depends on
A. her fluid intake.
B. her exercise habits.
C. the infant's demand.
D. the infant's weight.
Give this one a try later!
C- The volume of milk produced depends primarily on the infant's demand
for milk. Review "Troubleshooting" and "Nutrition during Lactation." (Page
536)
If a person's calcium intake is deficient, what will happen?
A. Calcium absorption will decrease
B. Blood levels of calcium will stay the same because calcium will be withdrawn from
the bones
C. The person will gain weight
D. Blood calcium will decrease in order to keep bone density as high as possible
Give this one a try later!
B- When calcium is deficient in the diet, the intestines increase calcium
absorption, the kidneys prevent calcium loss in the urine, and the bones
release more calcium into the blood to preserve calcium blood levels.
Review "The Major Minerals" "Calcium." (Page 305)
, During fasting, which of the following increases in the blood to help fuel the brain?
A. Amino acids
B. Ghrelin
C. Ketone Bodies
D. Leptin
Give this one a try later!
C-With depleted glycogen, the brain doesn't have glucose for fuel. To
prevent the body tissues being used as fuel, fat is converted into ketone
bodies that the brain can use as energy. Review "The Body's Response to
Energy Deficit." (Page 362)
What is a main contributor to the development of atherosclerosis?
A. A diet high in saturated fat
B. High HDL
C. Low LDL
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A- A diet high in saturated fat and trans fat contributes to the development
of plaque and atherosclerosis progression. Review "Cardiovascular
diseases" and "Atherosclerosis" (Page 436) and needed.
% of carbs per day
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45-65
