Which of the following is true of carbohydrate cravings and addictions?
a. People seek carbohydrates to restore brain glucagon levels.
b. The addiction does not appear to be physiological or pharmacological.
c. They are regarded as an important public health threat.
d. They reflect an early form of self-destructive behavior.
e. They are deliberately induced by food manufacturers.
What is thought to be the primary function of the oligosaccharides in breast milk?
a. Stimulation of the let-down reflex
b. Protection from infections in the infant
c. Stimulation of salivary amylase in the infant
d. Enhanced bioavailability of DHA and arachidonic acid
e. Increase the permeability of intestinal mucous
Incorporating large quantities of low-energy-density foods in a diet is sometimes
referred to as
a.calometrics.
b.minimetrics.
c.densification.
d.volumetrics.
e.substitution.
What proportion of the U.S. adult population is considered overweight or obese?
a.39%
b.49%
c.59%
d.69%
e.79%
What is a consequence of losing excess body weight?
a.It reverses atherosclerosis.
b.It lowers HDL-cholesterol.
c.It increases insulin resistance.
d.It raises the number of immune cells in adipose tissue.
e.It increases triglycerides.
Girls younger than the age of 14 who have started to menstruate, need additional ____
milligrams of iron per day.
a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 2.5
e. 3
Which statement is true of hypoglycemia?
a. It is treated with insulin injections.
b. It is aggravated by high-fiber foods.
c. It is classified as a pre-diabetic condition.
d. It rarely occurs in otherwise healthy people.
e. It is quite common in teenagers but less so in adults and older adults.
What are the benefits of zinc supplementation in developing countries?
Discuss the reasons for why people become vegetarians.
The innermost membrane of the eye, composed of several layers, including one that
contains the rods and cones is called the ____________________.
The most common form of cardiovascular disease is ____________________.
What are the concerns of iron nutrition in vegetarians?
Discuss two important characteristics of chronic disease risk factors.
____________________ refers to the accumulation of contaminants in the flesh of
animals high on the food chain.
____________________, the over-the-counter version of orlistat, should not be given
to anyone younger than age 18.
When vitamin C concentrations fall to about a fifth of optimal levels symptoms of
____________________ appear.
Vitamin C helps to form the fibrous structural protein of connective tissues known as
____________________.