Describe the food frequency method of nutrition data collection and list its advantages and disadvantages


The food frequency data collection method is a retrospective review of specific food intake. Advantages of this methodology are that it is inexpensive and requires minimal time to administer. Disadvantages include a tendency toward lower response rates because the instrument is self-administered.

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a. they include water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. b. they include 35 known substances. c. too many can be harmful for the body. d. they perform specific functions in the body.

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Assess Mr. Walker's admitting height and weight. Calculate and evaluate his BMI

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the chief purpose of using ozone as a commercial water treatment?

a. It kills microorganisms. b. It complexes with heavy metals. c. It stabilizes the carbon filtration process. d. It promotes chlorine dissipation and thus enhances taste. e. It "softens" the water.

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Within the nucleus, all trans-retinoic acid and/or 9-cis retinoic acid bind to ____.?

A) ?nuclear retinoic acid receptors B) ?mannosylated glycoproteins C) ?cell aggregates D) ?transcription factors

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