The most common cause of chronic kidney disease is:

a. diabetes.
b. infectious diseases.
c. genetic disorders.
d. inflammatory diseases.


a

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Which of the following best describes a nutrition intervention for xerostomia?

A. using a dehumidifier at bedtime B. avoiding sour and tart foods C. adding extra sauces and gravies to foods D. increasing intake of hot foods and fluids E. limiting caffeine to three servings per day

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A healthy 35-year-old male, upon completing a food record and dietary assessment, learns that his intake for a certain nutrient is 1200 milligrams per day. Because this value falls between his Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) value (1000 milligrams per day) and his Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) value (1500 milligrams per day) for that nutrient, his intake is probably _____

A) excessive B) inadequate C) sufficient D) inconclusive

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All of the following statements are characteristics of lipid intake among U.S. adults EXCEPT

a. trans-fatty acid intake averages about 1 g per day. b. fat provides about 34% of total energy intake. c. cholesterol intake averages about 360 mg per day for men. d. saturated fat intake represents about one–third of total fat intake.

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What is the major factor in low birthweight?

a. heredity b. smoking c. drug use during pregnancy d. poor nutrition e. maternal prepregnancy weight

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