A nutrition diagnosis is written in terms of a client problem for which nutrition-related activities provide the primary intervention.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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You are working as a nutrition consultant in a women's health clinic and have been advising patients to make sure they consume about 400 micrograms of folate every day. One patient is aware that folate helps prevent birth defects but she isn't sure why she should take it if she is not pregnant. Which of the following is the most appropriate reply?
a. The folate supplementation prevents pernicious anemia, which increases the risk of spina bifida b. The folate supplementation is needed to ensure a large store that can be utilized by the growing fetus c. As long as supplementation begins the day pregnancy is confirmed, there is no risk of defects d. The neural tube develops early on in pregnancy, oftentimes before the woman realizes she is pregnant
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is:
a. a replacement for Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). b. a safe level of intake for people of all ages. c. a potentially toxic level of intake of a nutrient. d. the highest amount of a nutrient that can be safely consumed.
Which vitamin is categorized as a member of the K-vitamin "umbrella"?
A) potassium B) retinol C) cholecalciferol D) phylloquinone
Which of the following carotenoids can be converted to retinol in the body?
A. lutein B. beta-carotene C. lycopene D. retinol