On a global level, the term hunger is commonly used to describe:
a. malnutrition.
b. poverty.
c. third world countries.
d. food shortage.
d
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The statement of identity on a food label indicates the
A) complete list of every ingredient contained in the food product. B) name and address of the food manufacturer. C) date, time, and location that the food product was produced. D) common and identifiable name of the food product.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid levels
evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. Jack's results from his blood lipid level test are as follows: Total cholesterol 255 mg/dL LDL 145 mg/dL HDL 40 mg/dL Triglycerides, fasting 220 mg/dL Which statement accurately describes Jack's test results? a. His total cholesterol is in the desirable range. b. His LDL cholesterol puts him at high risk for CVD. c. His triglycerides are in the desirable range. d. His HDL is borderline for high risk for CVD. e. His ratio of LDL to HDL is optimal.