The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S. adults is:
a. plain drinking water, because it is safe and noncaloric
b. carbonated beverages, because they have good flavor.
c. tea or coffee, because caffeine helps maintain fluid in the body.
d. fruit juice, because it has additional nutrients we need.
e. soft tap water, because it is fluoridated.
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What are the warning signs of growth difficulties in infants?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is characteristic of calcium nutrition in teenagers?
a. The recommended intake is higher for girls than boys b. The recommended intake is 800-1,000 mg for this population group c. The intake of calcium is higher in boys than girls because they eat more food d. The dietary intakes of calcium are similar for girls and boys of this population group
Atherosclerosis is dangerous to arterial function because ____
a. it causes decreased blood pressure on artery walls b. it increases arterial elasticity c. it narrows the arterial lumen so it is easily obstructed by a clot d. it changes the heart rate e. it decreases the ability of blood to clot