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1. Which of the following is not considered a nutrient a Vitamin B. Water c.Carbohydrate (d) Alcohol e Mineral 2. For which of the following causes of death does a person's diet play a part? a. Lung disease (6) Cancer Chronic lower respiratory diseases d. Infections of the blood e AIDS 3. Researchers repeatedly report that people who consume a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains have reduced risks of which of the following...
Which statement about energy metabolism is correct? a. Glycogen stored in the pancreas provides a reserve supply of glucose. b. Vitamins stored in the gallbladder are released as needed. c. During an extended fast, fat reserves stored in fat cells provide energy for cellular processes. d. Liver cells hold reserves of calcium and sodium that can be drawn on to keep blood levels constant. e. Amino acids stored in the kidneys can supply protein needs on a long-term basis. Which...
22. Which foods (with functional properties) would boost the immune system? a. sweet potato b. horseradish c. berries, cherries, red grapes d All of the above e. Answers a and c only as a hormone? 23. Why is it not possible to eat insulin (a hormone) and expect it to act a. the stomach cannot absorb it b. it is needed in the large intestine and it cannot make it there c. it is denatured in the stomach dall of...
1. When helping patients modify their diets, medical assistants need to be knowledgeable about the nutrients in the food we eat. The nutritional analysis label on the back or side of a food package is helpful when figuring out the levels of fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins contained in a particular food, Obtain a food label and answer the following questions. A. The percentage of daily values listed on a food label report the amount of a nutrient...
5/ Which of the following statements is/are TRUE? Check all that apply. a/ If a person is overweight or obese and does not eat healthfully, he/she should not bother to exercise. Even moderate, doctor-approved exercise is dangerous for an overweight person and will not help to improve his/her health. b/ As far as the health effects of daily exercise, you can "count" small bursts of exercise; for example, if you get 4 sessions of exercise at 10 minutes each, you...
11 IIIIIII Vir bacteria prions fungal agents, and chemical agents can cause A) muscle growth B) underhydration overhydration Dy food-bome illness risk for foodbome illness. 10) Older adults and pregnant women are at A) lower B) decreasing higher D) zero 11) Separate cutting boards should be used for A) dry and wet foods. B) meat and nonmeat foods. different vegetables, D) different fruits 12) When baking a whole chicken, the meat thermometer should be placed A) anywhere on the bird....
I used to always be in a hurry in the morning before class. I liked to grab a bagel with jam and coffee with lots of cream and sugar for breakfast (unless I skipped breakfast entirely). For lunch I often had plain pasta with marinara sauce, a soda, and a candy bar. I found that around 3:00 p.m. I would get hungry and have no energy. I always needed a “pick-me-up” like coffee and a muffin. At night, I was...
1. A person who _____ should avoid taking in a lot of fiber without consulting a physician. a. is constipated b. is diabetic c. has an iron deficiency d. is trying to diet e. has heart disease 2. A savvy nutrition consumer looking for a fiber cereal by checking the labels would put back a product with _____ listed as the first ingredient. a. whole oats b. brown rice flour c. whole rye flour d. multi-grain flour e. whole grain...
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You complain of being tired all the time even though you are eating adequate amounts of carbohydrates, protein and fat to nourish your body. Your friend suggests that you start taking B-vitamins. Which of the following answers explains why your friend would make this suggestion and would taking B-vitamins be a beneficial way to boost your energy level? Choose all that apply B vitamins have calories and therefore provide energy B-vitamins are coenzymes that...
INTERPRETING THE REAL LIFE STORY: Karina’s Experience I used to always be in a hurry in the morning before class. I liked to grab a bagel with jam and coffee with lots of cream and sugar for breakfast (unless I skipped breakfast entirely). For lunch I often had plain pasta with marinara sauce, a soda, and a candy bar. I found that around 3:00 p.m. I would get hungry and have no energy. I always needed a “pick-me-up” like coffee...