Explain why the field of nutrition is considered to be a
science.
It incorporates many scientific fields. Nutrition impacts
our immune system (immunology), our health (medicine),
our responsiveness to environmental and developmental
cues (genetics), and our ability to move, think, and interact
with others (biology, physiology, biochemistry, education,
psychology, and sociology).
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Which of the following proteins provides a sensitive test for protein status?
a. Albumin b. Prealbumin c. Hemoglobin d. Hematocrit
Which food recommendation would you expect the dietitian to give? a. Consume two cups per day of whole milk or its equivalent
b. Consume more refined grains. c. Eat fresh fruit as snacks. d. Choose foods with more saturated fat and less with monounsaturated fat. e. Have a cookie every day as a treat.
What substances are normally present in feces?
a. water, red blood cells, fiber, and bacteria b. fiber, water, bicarbonate, and bile c. bacteria, water, hydrochloric acid, and fiber d. fiber, maltase, water, and bacteria e. water, bile pigments, fiber, and bacteria
The Dietary Reference Intake for fiber for a 2,000-Calorie diet is:
A) 20 grams. B) 25 grams. C) 28 grams. D) 38 grams. E) 60 grams.