Which of the following is a health benefit of drinking mineral water or fortified waters?
A) Oxygen-fortified water increases the body's oxygen levels.
B) Fortified water increases resting metabolic rate.
C) Mineral water provides absorbable calcium and magnesium.
D) Herb-fortified waters supplement the diet and reduce the risk of cancer.
C
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A) ?glycolysis B) ?gluconeogenesis C) ?glycogenesis D) ?pentose phosphate pathway
Current forms of contraceptives for women include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. contraceptive implants. b. nasal inhalants. c. hormone-releasing IUDs. d. monthly vaginal rings. e. pills that contain estradiol and progestin.
Kati is a 19-year-old female who suffered a head injury and multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident. She is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator, and receiving enteral nutrition. Kati is 5'2" tall and weighs 115 pounds
When she arrived in the ER, the most immediate nutrition concern for Kati was: a. restoring fluid and electrolyte balance. b. starting parenteral nutrition. c. estimating her energy needs. d. assessing her swallowing ability.
To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events, athletes should: a. drink large amounts of water over the course of the event. b. restrict salt intakes during the week prior to the event
c. eat bananas in the last half of a long event. d. limit fluid and sports gel intakes during the event. e. favor sports drinks over water during the event.