All of the following are risks from being underweight except
a. earlier death during a famine of siege
b. higher risk of developing heart disease
c. greater risk of starvation when suffering from cancer
d. higher risk of death following surgery
Answer: b. higher risk of developing heart disease
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A. Potassium B. Chloride C. Sodium D. Cadmium
Individuals with ___________ consume large amounts of food in short periods of time; feel out of control when eating; and experience guilt, shame and depression after eating
a. anorexia nervosa b. bulimia nervosa c. Binge eating disorder d. All of the above
Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets?
A. biological based practices B. mind-body interventions C. alternative medical systems D. energy medicine
To prevent early onset of cataracts, the diet should provide an ample supply of: a. vitamin C supplements
b. vitamin E supplements. c. vitamin A from fortified milk. d. foods high in carotenoids. e. foods high in calcium and vitamin D.