Which of the following is the least reputable source of a nutrition claim?

A. Paid spokesperson
B. Registered dietitian
C. Author affiliated with nationally recognized university
D. Medical physician


Answer: A

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A. bulimia nervosa B. anorexia nervosa C. binge-eating disorder D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. dieting behaviors M. disordered eating behaviors

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Ruth Ann Glebowski is an active 68 year old. She has a past medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. She has an appointment with her physician for her annual check-up. Ruth Ann's doctor can best evaluate long-term diabetic compliance by checking her ____

A) fasting blood glucose B) urine ketones C) blood pressure D) glycated hemoglobin

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Scientists have developed a new type of margarine containing plant ingredients they think will lower blood cholesterol levels in people who use the margarine. They want to test this by having some people use the new margarine for a while and then compare their cholesterol levels with those of a group of people who use regular margarine. This is an example of what type of research design?

a. epidemiological study b. case study c. intervention study d. laboratory study e. double-blind study

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The effect of the hormone prolactin is to:

a. stimulate breast development. b. balance supply and demand of breast milk. c. stimulate breast milk production. d. stimulate ejection of milk from the alveoli.

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