Before believing a claim that a particular nutrient decreases one's risk of cancer, one should:
A) determine whether popular health magazines endorse the claim.
B) check whether the food packaging and labels assert the claim.
C) determine whether it is supported by major public health organizations.
D) check whether the food product's marketing campaign outlines the claimed benefits.
C
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According to the current body of scientific research, what effect do antioxidant vitamin supplements have on exercise-induced oxidative stress in endurance athletes?
A) Most of the studies showed that oxidative stress was decreased. B) Most of the studies showed no effect. C) Most of the studies showed that oxidative stress was increased. D) Study results are equivocal and it is difficult to make definitive conclusions.
Which of the following is characterized by loss of visceral protein and distended abdominal area?
a. kwashiorkor b. AIDS c. Anorexia nervosa d. marasmus
Approximately how many kcal per day does an average 6 year old need to obtain?
a. 400 b. 800 c. 1600 d. 2400 e. 3200
A person's Vitamin D deficiency is caused by an illness that interferes with his body's capacity to absorb sunlight and produce Vitamin D. In this situation, the person is most likely experiencing:
A) hyperalimentation. B) primary malnutrition. C) nutritional toxicity. D) secondary malnutrition.