An environmental factor that has contributed to the increasing prevalence of obesity is the:
a. increased seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables.
b. relatively low increase in the price of sugar-sweetened beverages.
c. increased use of genetically engineered foods.
d. inborn preference for foods made with high-fructose corn syrup.
B
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Which of the following accurately describes vitamin A in foods?
a. Xanthophylls in beets and corn masks the presence of beta-carotene. b. Butter is a poor source of vitamin A. c. Most carotenoids can be converted in the body to active vitamin A. d. Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene. e. Plants contain retinoids but no carotenoids.
Ralph Mitchell is a 53-year-old male. He is happily married with three children and has his own business. Today, he is having his yearly physical. He lists the following medications on his "Patient History" paperwork: aspirin, lovastatin, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin, garlic, and vitamin C. ?Upon reviewing his medications, we can assume that Ralph suffers from ____
A) ?obesity B) ?diabetes C) ?osteoporosis D) ?cardiovascular disease
What is sarcopenia?
What will be an ideal response?
Why does vitamin A status depend on the person's protein status?
a. Adequate protein intake is a marker for liberal intake of the vitamin b. Dietary protein ensures synthesis of the vitamin's GI tract transporter c. Adequate protein intake reduces the risk for infection from bacteria that degrade the vitamin d. Transport of the vitamin within the body requires sufficient protein to synthesize retinol-binding protein