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The Best way to ensure adequate intake of trace minerals is to
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Consume a variety of foods (D)
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All of the following nutrients are organic except
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minerals (D)
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Overcomsumption of the fat-soluble vitamins results in
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possible toxicity (c)
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Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulouse and lignins are exampls of soluble and insouluble
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fibers(c)
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The fat soluble vitamins
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all of the above(D)
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proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contains
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nitrogen (b)
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worldwide the most common mineral deficieny is
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iron (c)
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the most reliable source of flouride is
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public water(a)
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which of the following is the " gold standard" for high biological protein
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egg (c)
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The lymphatic system
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eventually drains into the blood ciculatory system (b)
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Which of the following individulas would have the slowest basal metabolic rate
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70 year old inactive women(d)
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all of the following are considered to be complete proeteins except
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grains(D)
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proteins differ from the other energy nutrients because they contains
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nitrogen (b)
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which of the follwoing statements is true regarding nutrition infromation on foods
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Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements(D)
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worldwide the most common mineral deficieny is
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iron (c)
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one way to increase basal metabolic rate is to maximize lean body tissue
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true(A)
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the most reliable source of flouride is
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public water(a)
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the production of glucose from protein of fat is callled
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gluconeogensis(b)
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which of the following is the " gold standard" for high biological protein
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egg (c)
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The lymphatic system
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eventually drains into the blood ciculatory system (b)
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Which of the following individulas would have the slowest basal metabolic rate
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70 year old inactive women(d)
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all of the following are considered to be complete proeteins except
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grains(D)
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which of the follwoing statements is true regarding nutrition infromation on foods
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Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements(D)
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one way to increase basal metabolic rate is to maximize lean body tissue
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true(A)
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the production of glucose from protein of fat is callled
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gluconeogensis(b)
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Dietary reference intakes are designed to
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specify nutrient needs of normal, healty, people in the united states and canada (D)
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whenever glucose is available, the human brian depends on it as an energy source
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True (a)
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the liver is the bodys major metabolic organ and prepares the absorbed nutrients for use by the rest of the body
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true (A)
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research studies confirm the importance of _____in preventing neural tube birth defects
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folate(C)
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the minimum sodium requirement for adults is
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500 mg (b)
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what happens when the diet is lacking an essential amino acid
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the protein synthesis will be limited (c)
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basal metabolic rate is lowered by
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a loss of lean tissue (a)
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a lacto-ovo vegetarian would eat all of the following except
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red meat (a)
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sally eats meant but wants to reduce her intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. which of the following should sallly do
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eat fewer higher fat dairy foods and remove the skin from poultry before eating it (d)
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The liver
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makes bile for storage in the gallbladder (c)
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when carboyhydrate consumption is in excess of body needs, the excess glucose is
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stored ad glycogen and fat (d)
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nutrients that are digested in the small intestine are
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carbohydrate, fat and protein (a)
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after the first day or so of fasting , most of the bodys stores of___ are depleted
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glycogen (a)
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the term " unsaturated fat" means that
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hydrogens are missing in the fatty acid chain (c)
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the main function of carbohydrate in the body is to
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furnish the body with energy (A)
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a desirable intake of dietary fiber is___grams per day
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20-35 (c)
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excessive intake of dietary fats by the average adult may result in
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an increased risk of developing cardiovascuar disease (c)
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A change from whole milk to skim milk would
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all of the above ( d)
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A package of whole grain cereal states that the product is a god fiber source and the nutrtion facts panel indiciates the product contains 12% of the daily vaule for dietary fiber. can this product legally make this claim?
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Yes ( A)
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most healthy people can get the nutrients they need from foods and do not need to rely on vitamin and mineral supplements
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True (a)
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Water is involved in all of the followng except
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Conversion of lipids to amino acids (b)
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Fats present in the GI tract
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slow down the process of digestion and absorption (c)
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some research suggests that diets high in protein promote____excretion
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calcium
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after absorption , the water soluble nutrients are released directly into the
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bloodstream
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no metabolic differences exist between fasting and starvation
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true(a)
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the new dietary reference intakes compromise four sets of values including the RDA, adequate intakes, tolerable upper intake levels and estimated average requirements
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true
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an essential amino acid
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must be supplied by the diet
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an essential amino acid
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must be supplied by the diet
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in addition to calcuim, which of the following help to form and stabilize bone structure
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all of the above
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"peristalis" is a term that refers to the
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action of involuntary muscles of the digestive tract
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among the following the best food sources for the water-soluble vitamins are
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oranges and cereals
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protein is secondary source of energy,its primary function is to
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build, maintain, and repair he body
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as the body shifts to partial dependance on ketones for energy during prolonges fastin
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the body's loss of fat increases
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when nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestines, they are first transported to the
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liver
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the essential nutrients are those
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which must be obtained from foods
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which of the following health claims linking nutrients and food constituents to diease states is not allowable under FDA guidelines
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zinc and immune system response
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which of the following disaccharides is made incorrectly
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glucose+glucose=galactose
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trace minerals are less important than the major minerals
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false
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which of the following foods would make the greatest contributions to a person's intake of riboflavin
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milk
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the projections covering the cells lining the small intestine that increases absorptive surface area are called
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villi and mircovilli
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the protein RDA for adults is ___grams per kilogram of body weight
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0.8
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the stomach empties into the
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duodeum
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minerals and water are organic and yield engery in the human body
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false
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vitamin K is esstentail for the activation of proteins invloved in blood clotting
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true
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nurtient density refers to foods that
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deliver the highest nutrient values per calories
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carbohydrates are termed " protein sparers" because the presence of an adequate amount
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prevents the use of protein for energy
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the damage sugar does to teeth relates to
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all of the above
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How many calories are provided in a food that contains 20 g carbohydrate, 5g protein and 8 g fat
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172
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The metabolic breakdown of glucose to pyruvate is called
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Glycolysis
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Zinc is most abundant in foods with____content
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Protein
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The major role of vitamin E in the body seems to be to
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act as an antioxidant
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food fiber contributes 4 calories per gram
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false
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A person must have water in his diet because
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fluid from the lungs and skin must be replaced and kidneys must excrete a mimimum amount of water as urine to rid the body of wastes
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an excess of intake of any energy nutrient can lead to weigh gain/obesity
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true
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fat function in the body to
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provide energy,protect the body's vital organs from shock and insulate the body against temperature extermes
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if there is no glucose avaible from dietary carbohydrate, glucose in the blood may be derived from
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liver, muscle glycogen,amino acids and glycerol
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current dietary guidelines regarding fat include all of the following except
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polyunsaturated fats should excedd 10% of calories
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The calorie cotnet of a food depends on how much of each of the following it contains except
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water
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the principle carbohydrate in milk is
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lactose
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linolenic and linoleic acids are found primarily in
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vegtables and fish oils
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after absorption the larger fats and fats soluble vitamins are released into this transport system first
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lymphatic
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carbohydrate should contribute approximately__precent of the total daily energy intake
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55-60
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the digestion of nutrients begins in the___and ends in the___
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mouth,small intestine
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the task of acquiring enough vitamin B12 may pose a problem to vegans because
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it is found only in animal-derived products
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protein energy malnutriton is widespread in the world today, but does not occur in the united states
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false
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almost all of the calcium in the body is used for
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provide rigidity for bones
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the six diet principles include
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adequacy,balance, calorie control, moderation, variety , nutrient density
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three important monosaccharides in nutrition are
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fructose,glucose and galactose
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the normal pH of the stomach is
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very acidic
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John loves to cook and wants to cute down on his fat intake. which of the following would you recommend john do in preparing foods
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makes more vegetarian dishes and trim the fat from pork and beef
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a fatty acid with two or more bonds is describe as
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polyunsaturated
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when selecting a vitamin-mineral supplement, chose one in which the nutrient levels are
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at or near the RDA
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which of the following groups in the food guide pyramid always contains fat
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meats
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the mose variable component of a persons total energy expenditure is
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physical activity
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which of the following becomes a major fuel for the body only when the other fuels are unavaible
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protein
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which of the following are formed from the imcomplete breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not avaible
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ketones
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foods richest in carbohydrate are
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rice,broccoli and apples
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protein is
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made up of combinations of about 20 amino acids
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which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin
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vitamin C
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the mineral that is least likely to be deficient in anyones diet is
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sodium
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the energy needed to maintain life and carry on vital body process is known as the
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basal metabolism
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which of the following fats predominates in the diet and in the body
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triglycerides
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this enzyme breaks down the starch in the mouth
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salivary amylase
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the replacement of red blood cells and digestive tract cells depends most heavily on
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folate
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the stored form of carbohydrate in the body is called
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glycogen
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meat, poltry and fish are excellent sources of carbohydrates
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false
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an important aspect of infant feeding is the prevention of future health problems some apporiate measures are
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encourage eating habits to support normal weight and introduction of vegtables first fruits later
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in general men with a waist circumference of greater than 40 inches have
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a high risk of central obesity related health problems
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nurtients often found lacking in teenage groups include
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iron and calcium
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kristyn who is pregnant awakens at 2 am craving pickles and chocolate sauce. the craving is probably indicates that she is
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experiening hormone inducded changes in taste and sensitivies to smell
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the most potent single predictor of an infants future health status is
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the infants birth weight
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nutritonal adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than___calories a day
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1200
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the best fluid to support physical activity for noncompetive, everyday active people is
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plain water
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the way to make muscle cells grow is
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make them work
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the most pratical way to control the amount of candy and carbonated drinks a child consumes is to
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limit the availbilty of these items
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practices that should be advoided during pregnancy include
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everything
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one in every____teens is overweight
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9
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aerobic exercise in all of the following except
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increase in blood pressure
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older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances due to all of the following reasons except
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they may have an increase in total body water as they age
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how much glycogen a body depends partially on the amount of carbohydrate in the diet
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true
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more men suffer from eating disorders than women
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false
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an infants appetite declines markeldy around the first birthday
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true
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desirable characteristics of foods include in a pregame meal include
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low in fat, high in carbohydrates
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which of the following is likely to occur if candy, cola and other concentrated sweets are permitted in large quantities during the growing years
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obesity and nutrient deficiens
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the effects of cigarette smoking by pregnant women include increased risk of premature birth and decreased oxygen supply to the fetus
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true
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a body mass index of 36 indicates that a person is
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obese
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the most prevalent nurtient deficieny in the US childern and adolescents is iron-deficieny
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true
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the most critical nutrient needed, beyond a balanced diet for the exerciser is
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extra vitamins and water
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whic of the following population groups is least vulnerable to eating disorders
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female athletes
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if you counsel mrs. chamberlin regarding the nausea she has during her pregnancy you will suggest she
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eat frequent small meals
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iron deficieny anemia hinders exercise performance by limiting the amount of___available to muscles
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oxygen
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loss of muscle mass known as___can be significant in later years
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sarcopenia
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excess fat around the___represents a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body
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waist/abdomen
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the population age group that is increasing the fastest in the US is people over the age of
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85
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infants under one year of age should never be fed honey due to the risk of food posioning
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true
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people normally need to make special efforts to replenish electroylytes lost during exercise
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false
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maria wants advice on what to fee her new infant. you advise her that all of the follwoing foods should be omitted from a babys diet except
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canned fruits
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at home where teenagers are frequently snacking the best strategy for parents is to stock the refrigerator with
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fruit, milk, whole grain cereals and low fat chesses
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which of the following statements describes the majority of older people livinig in todays society
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independent and productive
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the secert to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving
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physical activty and lower calorie intake
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if____builds up in the muscles and is not cleared away, muscle exhaustion can result
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lactic acid
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which of the follwoing lifestyle habits seems to have the most profound influence in slowing the aging process
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regular physical activty
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gastric surgey is a safe option for anyone wanting to lose weight premanetly
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false
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as many as 60% of adults in the US are ethier irregualry active or completely inactive
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true
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hand grip strength correlates with strength of other muscles and is therefore an indicator of overall strength
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true
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a fitness program should help you matain all of the following health related compnents except
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speed
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a low metabolic rate is a major risk factor for weigh gain
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true
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to prevent childhood obesity parents should
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suggest childern eat slowy and pause to enjoy their table compainons and encourage childern to stop eating when they are full
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the theory that the body tends to maintain a certian weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the___theory
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set-point
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moderate exercise is defined as exercise that can be sustained comfortably for 3 hours or so
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false
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positive eating habits for a toddler can be promoted by
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presenting a new food at the beginning of the meal
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to ensure sound nutriton the mothers diet during pregnancy should include
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an additonal 10 grams of protein each day
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a low birthweight baby has a statistically greater chance of contrating diseases and dying early in life
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true
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glycogen stores can be quickly depletd when an exerciser is on a diet that is
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low in carbohydrates
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two nutrients in short supply in cows milk that must be added to the infants diet early are
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vitamin c and iron
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energy needs declind with advancing due to all the following reasons except
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older people are better able to absorb energy from foods
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charlie is trying to change his eating behaviors and start following a high fiber diet. to successfully implement this change you would tell charlie to
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drink plenty of fluids and gradually add high fiber foods to the diet
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high fiber diets are of particular benefit to people with
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constipation, loosing weight and diverticulious
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the presence of an impact___helps reduce fluid and electrolyte losses
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colon
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an important difference between medications and herbal supplements in the marketplace is that herbal supplemenst are not required to prove saftey and effectivness
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true
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height measurements of adults reflect current nutritiion status
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false
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a continuous written account of a client'st health history, diagnosis , therapy and prognosis is called a
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medical record
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all of the following are true about complementary therapies except
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they are generally supported by research
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during diet histories assessors should use
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non judgmental questions and open ended questions
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which of the following i not elminated on a gluten restricted diet
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rice
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physicians generally order all foods and fluids witheld for at least___hours before surgey
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eight
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which of the methods for assessing body fat uses calipers
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fatfold measurement
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limitations of a 24 hour recall include all the following except
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they are difficult to obtain
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which of the following foods would be allowed on a clear liquid diet
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chicken broth
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the postoperative client is ready to begin a progressive diet when
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the GI tract activity resumes
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the inital order of the client with acute pancreatitis should be
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clear liquid diet
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the abbreviation NPO on a physicans order means
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nothing orally
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a 5% weight loss within a month is significant and a 10% weight loss over 6 months is not significant
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false
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the client who has pancreatitis will also have
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elevated serum amylase and lipase
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tools for obtaining food intake data include all of the following except
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food weighing
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medications can
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supress appetite, stimulate appetite, and provide relief from complications that interfere with appetite so a person will eat
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over the counter medications are likely to cause adverse side effects , likely interact with dietary components are usually very costly
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true
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a medication history ask questions about all of the following except
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prescritpton, otc and herbal supplements
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foods useful in increasing dietary fiber are
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whole grain bread, dried beans and fruits
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depression is a common cause of weight loss among the elderly in nursing homes
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true
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people with diverticulosis require
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high fiber, low fat diet
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malabsorption of fat results in
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loss of fatty acids, solubale vitamins and increased risk of bone disease
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which of the following would be the first step in the treatment of someone with severe diarrhea
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all foods and beverages witheld for 24-48 hours
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one of the characteristics of modified diets is
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they are adjusted to meet an individual's special nutrient needs
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examples of medication related symptoms that can signifcantly limit food intake include
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persistent nausea and vomiting
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what is the %IBW of a 35 year old female whose IBW is 120 pounds and whose actual weight is 108
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90
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about 90% of nutrient absorption takes place in the first half of the small intestine
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true
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to prevent the dumping syndrome you would tell a client to do all of the following except
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drink liquids with meals
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patients can help limit adverse side effects of new medications by telling there physicans about all the other medications and herbal supplements they currently take
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true
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which of the following would you offer to a client with a mouth ulcer
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yougurt
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GERD occurs when
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the esophageal sphincter fails to close tightly enough
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Ascites is
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fluid accmulation in the abdomen
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pancreatitis most often develops as a complication of all the following except
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a balanced diet
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which of the following is used in infancy to assess brain development
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head circumference
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consequences of cirrhosis include all of the following except
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high blood protein
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which of the following is true about dietary supplements
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marketed without studiess, hazardous,amount of product
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which of the following results when bilirubin accumulates in the blood
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jaundice
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it is possible to meet all nutrient needs using a pureed diet
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true
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factors that typically intefere with drug absoprtion include
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binding of drugs and food components, rapid stomach emptying, antacids
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many people with lactose intolerance can include up to 1 or 2 cups of milk a day without signifcant symptoms
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true
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in the dumping symdrome
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food passes rapidly into the small intestine from the stomach
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diets that are consistency modified soft or bland are prescribed to treat disorders or conditions that primarily affect the
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upper gastrointestinal tract
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a complementary therapy may become a convential therapy is enough research and clincial experience become avaible to support its use
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true
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the most common causes of cirrhosis are
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alcohol abuse and obesity
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all of the following can cause ulcers except
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eating spicy foods
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