Which of the following is a characteristic of the adolescent period?
a. Obesity occurs more often in African-American females
b. Appetite for red meat increases in females to meet iron needs
c. More nutrient-dense foods are needed by males because of their faster development
d. The risk for calcium insufficiency is greatest in males due to their high intake of soft drinks
a
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a. low consumption of meat. b. low intake of vegetables. c. limited exposure to sunlight. d. low intake of fiber.
A country which experiences persistent drought, poor communication and limited transportation systems, inadequate funding for relief programs, an inability to relocate populations from disaster-prone areas, and the incapacity to make homes and farms less
vulnerable to destructive weather forces is likely to be experiencing A) food security. B) conservation of natural resources. C) famine. D) failure crop.
During eating-disorder treatment, a major role of the dietitian is to _____.
A. assess the adolescent's dietary intake and increase the caloric intake B. treat comorbidities C. monitor physical activity level every minute D. help the adolescent normalize eating patterns E. provide psychotherapy to the parents
Two-thirds of body fluids consist of extracellular fluid
Indicate whether the statement is true or false