Breastfeeding should be strictly avoided if the mother _____.

A. smokes cigarettes daily
B. is consuming antihistamines
C. consumes more than 3 cups of coffee per day
D. is infected with HIV
E. is suffering from mastitis


Answer: D

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Excessive weight lifting may be a sign of ________, a condition in which individuals, mostly males, have a distorted body image and they perceive themselves as too thin or not sufficiently muscular.

A. muscularis nervosa B. bulimia nervosa C. orthorexia D. muscle dysmorphia

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The thermic effect of food (TEF) is the amount of energy the body needs to digest, absorb, metabolize, and store the food you consume. Though the TEF varies somewhat depending on the type of food consumed, about what percentage of the energy content of the meal is used for TEF?

A. 45%
B. 0 to 3%
C. 20 to 30%
D. 10%

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Hospitalized patients should be weighed:

a. before breakfast. b. after breakfast. c. at the convenience of the staff. d. at the same time each day.

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All of the following are true regarding MSG EXCEPT:

a. sensitivity is also known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome." b. in sensitive people it causes sweating, flushing, and rapid heartbeat. c. it should be avoided by everyone and removed from the market. d. it is a flavor enhancer.

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