What recommendations could you give to people of any age that live in northern climates to maximize their bodies' production of Vitamin D?
Try to expose your face to the sun or be outdoors for 5 minutes in cold weather. If this person can get out for 5 minutes, 3 times a day, they will get enough exposure to the sun. If the weather is warm, try to get outside for at least 15 minutes a day. If one is going to be in the sun for an extended period of time, they should apply sunscreen with an sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
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Which of the following statements about carbohydrates in the diet is not true?
a. Carbohydrates are needed to spare protein. b. Carbohydrates are to be 45-65% of the total kcalories. c. Carbohydrates provide the fatty acids needed for cellular energy. d. Carbohydrates provide the primary source of energy for brain cells.
Which condition is not a risk factor for malnutrition in older adults?
a. disease b. eating disorders c. economic hardship d. reduced social contact e. tooth loss or decay
Antigen-sensitized cells that remain in circulation for long periods of time are called
A. platelets. B. erythrocytes. C. leukocytes. D. memory cells.
The shape of a protein is NOT important for its function?
a. true b. false