Sue is the mother of a two-year-old named Tara. Sue wants to protect Tara from pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful contaminants on the food she serves her daughter. She is committed to only purchasing organic foods and preparing them in a healthy manner. What recommendations would you make to Sue?Manuel tells Sue there are some benefits to the use of pesticides for farmers and consumers
What characteristic is unlikely to be a benefit of pesticides?
a. Pesticides can boost crop yields.
b. Pesticide use contributes to the relatively low cost of fruits and vegetables.
c. Pesticide use allows for a wide variety of crops to be grown.
d. Some pesticides like DDT remain active for years and so do not need to be reapplied.
e. Pesticides may help keep wildlife populations in check.
d
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_______________ refers to the distribution of body compartments (e.g., muscle mass and body fat) as part of the total body weight.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
To meet her increased energy needs, a breastfeeding woman is advised to consume an extra _____ kcalories per day until her infant is 6 months old
a. 230 b. 330 c. 430 d. 530 e. 630
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Fat-soluble vitamins and long-chain fatty acids are transported via the lymphatic system, and eventually drains into the subclavian vein. 2. The lymphatic system filters the blood and eliminates waste. 3. The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems pick up absorbed nutrients in the villi of the small intestine and transport them throughout the body.
Which statement about the recommended nutrient intakes is FALSE?
a. The recommendations also apply to sick people b. The recommendations are designed to be met through intake of foods and not supplements c. It is difficult and unnecessary to meet the recommended intakes for all nutrients each day d. The recommendations are neither minimum requirements nor necessarily optimal intakes for everybody