Why and when were the RDAs, later called the DRIs, instituted and developed?
a. After the Civil War - around 1869
b. After Atwater developed the Atwater numbers
c. During World War II when the army wanted to know how much nutrients soldiers needed
d. In the 1990s, when the supplement market became very big
Answer: c. During World War II when the army wanted to know how much nutrients soldiers needed
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Engaging in exercise that results in increased heart rate, ventilation rate, and stroke volume will all improve
A. cardiovascular fitness. B. VO2 max. C. the muscles' capacity to utilize fatty acids for energy, thereby sparing glucose. D. All of the above
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) try to follow the Mormon laws of health in relation to dietary matters, including not consuming a. meat and milk at the same meal
b. meat or wheat products. c. coffee, tea, or alcohol. d. any types of sodas. e. cold drinks with cold meals.
The stomach is protected from digesting itself by producing ________.
A. antipepsin that destroys digestive substances B. a thick layer of mucus to coat the lining of the stomach C. hydroxyl ions to neutralize the acid D. bicarbonate only when food is in the stomach
Which of the following would a dietitian recommend to enhance digestion and absorption?
a. Eating several snacks per day so the GI tract is not overwhelmed b. Combining different food types c. Avoiding meat and fruit at the same meal d. Taking enzyme pills or powder periodically for system rejuvenation e. Eating only one type of food at each meal in order to avoid overstimulation of acid