Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is true?
A) Essential nutrients are necessary to obtain through the diet or deficiency diseases will occur.
B) Essential nutrients should be consumed in excessive amounts to promote optimal health.
C) Essential nutrients must be made by the body and cannot be provided through the diet.
D) Essential nutrients are less important than nonessential nutrients.
A
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A) air electrical displacement plethysmography B) bioelectrical impedance. C) hydroelectrical weighing. D) dual-electrical X-ray absorptiometry
The leading cause of death in the United States is:
a. cancer. b. heart disease. c. homicide. d. liver disease.
Which of the following is NOT among features of breast milk composition?
a. There is no casein in breast milk, unlike in cow's milk b. The carbohydrate is lactose, which enhances calcium absorption c. The concentration of protein is slightly higher than for cow's milk d. The proportion of energy contributed by fat is much higher than that recommended for adults
Bonnie, who has a peanut allergy, peruses the refreshment table at a bridal shower. She sees a plate stacked with sandwich triangles: some made with peanut butter, and some with pimento cheese. Which statement is true? a. It is safe for Bonnie to try a peanut butter triangle if she only eats half of it
b. It is unsafe for Bonnie to eat a sandwich because of potential cross-contamination. c. It is safe for Bonnie to try a sandwich triangle as long as she chooses pimento. d. It is unsafe for Bonnie to eat a sandwich because you can't tell from the pimento cheese label whether it contains peanuts. e. It is safe for Bonnie to eat either a peanut butter triangle or a pimento cheese sandwich.