Excessive adipose tissue located in the hips and thighs is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease, even when BMI is within the healthy weight range.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Foods such as _____ are rich in _____ fat, which helps to lower LDL cholesterol

A. pastries and baked goods, trans B. vegetable oil and fish, polyunsaturated C. beef and pork, saturated D. rice and beans, monounsaturated

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Three nutrition-related diseases that are among the top ten causes of death in the U.S. are heart disease, stroke and

A. osteoporosis. B. kidney disease. C. diabetes. D. pneumonia.

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Which of the following is not a component of a nutritional assessment?

a. estimation of protein and energy needs b. determining potential drug and nutrient interactions c. patient filling out hospital nutrition forms d. nutrition-focused physical exam

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Alcohol can be both detrimental and beneficial to health, depending on the amount consumed and the pattern of consumption

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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