Using BMI to define obesity in older adults comes with many limitations; these include:

a. difficulty in measuring height.
b. shifts in body composition.
c. hydration status.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only


d

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a. oxalate stones b. cardiovascular disease c. liver damage d. hypercalcemia e. kidney damage

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The portion size you serve yourself can increase by more than 20 percent when

A. you are eating alone. B. you are seated at the kitchen table. C. the food is presented in a large bowl or package. D. you have fewer food choices.

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Which of the following is true of iron supplements?

a. They should be taken only when prescribed by a physician who has assessed an iron deficiency. b. Iron in supplements is absorbed better than iron in food. c. Diarrhea is a common side effect. d. Absorption improves when the iron supplement is taken with meals. e. They are standard for vegetarians.

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A serving of food supplies 136 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving?

A. 26 B. 19 C. 34 D. 15

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