Which of the following foods should a pregnant woman be cautious about eating during pregnancy to avoid mercury contamination:
a. Tofu
b. Fish
c. Nuts
d. Citrus fruits
Ans: b. Fish
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Megadoses of vitamin C are linked to kidney stones, nausea, stomach cramps, and
A) diarrhea. B) vomiting. C) nerve damage. D) collagen disease.
Phytochemicals are
A) agricultural products used to control weeds and insects. B) components of meat and dairy products, such as conjugated linoleic acid, that provide health benefits. C) plant chemicals, such as carotenoids and isoflavones, which provide health benefits. D) electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, which conduct electrical current in water.
Lindsay is 23 years old and graduated from college with honors. She is emotionally insecure and experiences considerable social anxiety. She has no close friends, is sometimes depressed, and often exhibits impulsive behavior. Lindsay has a preoccupation with food and her weight even though she is close to her ideal body weight. Lindsay most nearly fits the profile of a person with:
a. anorexia nervosa. b. binge eating disorder. c. bulimia nervosa. d. body dysmorphic disorder.
Zander has a family history of heart disease and a personal history of elevated total and LDL-cholesterol levels. You might recommend all of the following to Zander to lower his blood lipid levels and risk for heart disease except ________.
A. consume fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, at least twice a week B. consume plant sources of fat, such as avocados C. follow a diet that provides less than 10% of total kcal from fats D. focus on monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil and canola oil