In a prolonged diet or starvation, ____ helps keep the body from consuming its vital tissues for energy
a. metabolism
b. ketosis
c. carbohydrate loading
d. glycogenation
e. glycolysis
b
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A) African American race B) relatively young age C) recent pregnancy D) normal weight
Fat-soluble vitamins _____.
A. are stored only for a few weeks by the body B. include vitamins A, D, E, and C C. can be consumed in very high amounts without causing harmful effects D. can be stored in the body for months E. are immediately metabolized by the body and never stored
Reasons that people follow vegetarian diets include which of the following?
a. To lower disease risk and maintain weight. b. To lower cholesterol and increase intake of antibiotics. c. To lower disease risk and gain weight. d. To lower disease risk and eat high on the food chain.
Your friend is considering feeding her preterm infant formula rather than breastfeeding because she is a working mom and believes it would be more convenient and supply sufficient nutrients. What would you tell her about the nutritional, health, and developmental benefits of breastfeeding preterm infants to persuade her to consider breastfeeding as better option?