A(n) ________ fatty acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that has a double bond at the third carbon from the methyl end.
A. tri-methyl
B. saturated
C. omega-3
D. omega-6
Answer: C
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_______ 1. Associated with iron-deficiency anemia _______ 2. The “bag of waters” in the uterus, in which the fetus floats _______ 3. The developing infant from 2 to 8 weeks after conception _______ 4. An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for gestational age _______ 5. The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus _______ 6. Heavy use during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage or low-birthweight _______ 7. Common discomfort during pregnancy caused by relaxed digestive muscles and pressure on the stomach _______ 8. An infant born before 38 weeks _______ 9. The developing infant from 8 weeks after conception until birth _______ 10. The time period between the twenty-eighth week of gestation and 1 month after birth _______ 11. Hormone that stimulates the mammary glands to eject milk _______ 12. The best indicator of an infant’s health _______ 13. Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that promotes the production of milk _______ 14. Increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome _______ 15. A newly fertilized ovum _______ 16. A condition characterized by seizures _______ 17. A condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine _______ 18. Something that causes abnormal fetal development or birth defects _______ 19. Excess intake of this substance in pregnancy is known to result in mental retardation of the child _______ 20. Discomfort typically during the first trimester of pregnancy due to hormonal changes a. Implantation b. Teratogenic c. Perinatal d. Macrosomia e. Oxytocin f. Fetus g. Preterm h. Heartburn i. Pica j. Caffeine k. Zygote l. Embryo m. Alcohol n. Eclampsia o. Amniotic sac p. Birthweight q. Preeclampsia r. Morning sickness s. Prolactin t. Smoking
Which statement is true of nutrient intakes?
a. Higher intakes are always safer than lower intakes. b. Intakes below the EAR decrease risk of deficiency. c. A typical intake falling between the RDA and the EAR is almost always adequate. d. Intakes above the RDA are required to be safe. e. Intakes above the UL put an individual at risk of toxicity.
A senior citizen fills out a self assessment nutrition health tool at the local senior center. What level of NSI assessment is this?
a. DETERMINE b. ASSESS c. Level I d. Level II
Match the following FAO Dimensions of Food Security with their characteristics.
A. Availability B. Access C. Utilization D. Stability