Hypertension is very common, affecting ____ of adults in the U.S.
a. 1/10
b. 1/4
c. 1/3
d. 1/2
Ans: c. 1/3
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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Increased saliva production, dysphagia, reduced gastric secretions, and slower GI motility are common gastrointestinal difficulties among older adults. 2. Brain function may slow because of an age-related decline in the levels of neurotransmitters. 3. Among older adults, stomach emptying may slow, and this may reduce hunger and thus food and nutrient intake.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and other similar professional nutrition organizations
A) publish reliable nutrition research studies. B) sponsor the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). C) set the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). D) lobby the government on behalf of pharmaceutical companies.
Children who are deficient in phosphorus experience symptoms of marasmus.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When food proteins that are resistant to breakdown by digestion or cooking enter the body, they may cause
A) indigestion. B) an allergic reaction. C) a change in pH. D) edema.