How does nutritional adequacy impact a person's nutritional status?
A person's nutritional status depends on whether sufficient amounts of nutrients are available to support optimal physiological function. Nutritional adequacy supports optimal physiological function, whereas under- and overnutrition do not.
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Which of the following factors BEST characterize a transitioning region in which the nutrition paradox is common?
A) increased availability of and preference for foods high in added sugars B) decreased reliance on carbohydrates combined with increased reliance on protein C) decreased physical activity combined with increased intake of energy-dense food D) increased physical activity combined with decreased availability of staple foods
Fibers that are not fermented will help reverse diarrhea
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Osmosis differs from simple diffusion because
A. osmosis describes water's movement across membranes, while simple diffusion describes the movement of substances across membranes. B. in osmosis, water is moving to a high concentration of dissolved substances, while in simple diffusion, substances are moving to an area of lower concentration. C. There is no difference; they are equivalent. D. A and B
Sonia, a seven-year-old girl, suffers from vomiting diarrhea, blurred vision, slurred speech, and dry mouth. She had consumed canned beans the previous day. She is infected by a bacterium contaminating inadequately processed low-acid, commercial canned food. In this scenario, Sonia most likely suffers from _____
A) influenza B) measles C) botulism D) mumps