Why is BMI not the best indicator of overfat?
What will be an ideal response?
Many men (especially athletes) have a BMI greater than 25 because of extra muscle tissue. Adults less than 5 feet tall may have a high BMI but are not overweight or overfat. For this reason, BMI alone should not be used to diagnose overweight or obesity. Still, overfat and overweight conditions generally appear together.
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Which of the following is an important consideration in obtaining dietary information from a patient?
a. the dietitian's credentials b. the type of supplements that your facility offers c. the rapport between the RD and the patient d. how much the patient is eating during the admission
A beverage containing a carbohydrate concentration greater than 10% may be detrimental to an athlete during exercise because:
a. gastric emptying is slowed. b. gastric emptying is accelerated. c. volume of urine is increased. d. concentration of urine is increased.
Elise is trying to manage her blood cholesterol, so she wants to purchase some crackers that do not have saturated fat in them. Which oil, if it appears in the ingredient list should she avoid?
A. Canola Oil B. Coconut Oil C. Olive Oil D. Soybean Oil