Basal metabolic rate is determined clinically and in research studies by _____
a. body mass index
b. skinfold measurements
c. waist circumference
d. bomb calorimeter
e. indirect calorimetry
e
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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Chromium toxicity and deficiency symptoms are rare. 2. Chromium content of foods is related to the chromium content of the soil in which they were grown. 3. Goiter in women cannot be prevented.
Pernicious anemia is related to impaired absorption of
A. folate. B. copper. C. vitamin B-12. D. iron.
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Lyla" case study information below. Lyla is a 23-year-old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include: a fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL, total blood cholesterol of 227 mg/dL, and
blood pressure of 137/87 mm Hg. She consumes, on the average, 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat daily. ?Lyla consumed less than 7% of her Calories from saturated fat. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Consuming large amounts of _____ can cause a garlic-like odor of the breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and brittleness of the teeth and fingernails
a. selenium b. zinc c. chromium d. iron