A factor that contributes to the decrease in energy requirements for those older than age 75 is:
a. loss of bone.
b. decreased activity.
c. decreased percentage of body fat.
d. economic factors.
B
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A. 170°F (77°C) B. 165°F (74°C) C. 145°F (63°C) D. 160°F (71°C)
An example of a "Healthy People" goal is:
a. a decrease in saturated fat consumption b. an increase in iron intake c. a decrease in infant mortality d. an increase in the intake of complex carbohydrates
Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the
a. stomach. b. arms and chest. c. hips and thighs. d. neck and shoulders.
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.