Menopause is a time of rapid ______ among women.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: bone loss (reduction of estrogen production leads to rapid decline in bone mass)
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD.?
A. ADHD is an example of a food intolerance. B. ADHD is caused by excess sugar in the diet. C. ADHD is a type of food allergy. D. ADHD is characterized by a short attention span.
Pregnancy is an example of negative nitrogen balance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
At home, where teenagers are frequently snacking, the best strategy for parents is to stock the pantry with:
a. plenty of diet drinks and low-fat snacks. b. easy-to-grab foods that are nutritious. c. enough food for only one snack a day. d. 100-kcalorie snack packs.
Medical advances in the treatment of chronic diseases most dramatically improve life expectancy of what segment of the population?
a. adolescents and young adults b. seniors c. children d. middle-aged adults