Indicate whether extra body weight as fat would typically be advantageous or disadvantageous to the performance of the athlete. Sumo wrestler

a. Advantageous
b. Disadvantageous


a

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a. Equilibrium b. Slight positive balance c. Strong positive balance d. Moderate positive balance

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A disadvantage of using the gastrostomy route for a tube feeding is:

a. the intestine does not have time to properly absorb the nutrients. b. the feedings are sometimes regurgitated. c. the feeding bypasses the stomach. d. all of the above

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Which of the following statements is false regarding childhood diet and lifestyle??

A) Active kids are healthy kids. B) Cognitive development is influenced by nutrition. C) A daily routine with regular meals and snacks supports healthy eating. D) recommendations for protein and fat are lower for children than for adults. E) The division of responsibility for feeding children promotes positive eating patterns.

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A woman eats half of a pita bread sandwich filled with tuna salad. The entire sandwich contained 20 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams protein, and 5 grams fat. Approximately how many calories will she obtain?

a. 80 b. 130 c. 150 d. 160

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