Which of the following is a risk factor that increases one's chances of developing osteoporosis?

A) smoking B) participation in weight-bearing exercise
C) moderate alcohol intake D) consumption of a plant-based diet


A

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How do hunger and appetite differ?

A. Hunger is psychosocial, appetite is physiological. B. Hunger is internally driven; appetite is externally driven. C. Hunger is typically a pleasant sensation; appetite is a negative sensation. D. Hunger relates to a specific food; appetite is a general sense of desire.

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Patient X, a male cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, is 5'10" and currently weighs 207 lbs. At an out-patient visit with his physician two months ago, he weighed 222 lbs. In preparing your nutrition diagnosis for Patient X, what should be your primary assessment of his current weight status?

a. Patient X has experienced significant weight loss. b. Patient X is overweight. c. Patient X has experienced severe weight loss. d. Patient X is obese.

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Which of the following nutrients can cause adverse effect on male and female reproductive systems if consumed in excess (above safe upper level)?

a. Iron b. Niacin c. Biotin d. Boron

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One reason why proteins in fluids can help determine the fluids' distribution in living systems is that proteins are:

a. large. b. resistant to heat. c. attracted to water. d. small.

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