Explain why the day-to-day variation in an individual's nutrient intake can have important implications for nutritional epidemiologic studies


If only one day's intake is determined, then, the true long-term nutrient intake may be misrepresented, leading to a false assessment of nutritional status.

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Being underweight is a risk factor for which of the following diseases?

A) osteoporosis B) arthritis C) type 2 diabetes D) sleep apnea

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Which foods do not have a nutrition facts panel?

What will be an ideal response?

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What mineral helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood?

a. phosphorus b. selenium c. chloride d. sodium e. chromium

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Fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer for all of these reasons except _____

a. they contain phytochemicals b. many are rich in folate c. they contain nutrients that have antioxidant activity d. they are high in carbohydrate e. they reduce DNA damage

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