All of the following are true regarding calorie restriction and longevity EXCEPT:
a. human studies have demonstrated that calorie restriction increases longevity.
b. longevity increases may be related to decreased aging processes.
c. longevity increases may be related to reduced metabolic rate.
d. animals fed diets providing 30% fewer calories than normal live longer.
a
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Which of the following statements about the diets of today’s children is FALSE?
a. Few children eat the USDA recommended daily amounts from each food group. b. Children 2 to 6 years of age eat more solid fat, added sugar, and sodium. c. Preschool children eat more pizza and candy than those in previous decades. d. Children consume adequate amounts of vitamin E, potassium, and fiber. e. Children consume more fruit than they did in previous years.
Although the recommendation is to drink in moderation if consuming alcohol, which issue may still need to be considered?
a. Moderation is difficult to define because of differences in tolerance among people. b. Moderate consumption may cause a person to lose weight when not desired c. Moderate drinkers may become loud, angry, or violent. d. The brain swells with exposure to alcohol. e. Even in moderation, alcohol is toxic and can have severe health consequences.
The functions of selenium include all of the following except:
a. decreasing risk for cancer. b. protecting the body from toxins and free radicals. c. slowing the aging process. d. improving bone health.
Infants who routinely receive sweet fluids in bottles when they go to sleep develop:
1.type 1 diabetes.
2.glycemic overload.
3.baby bottle caries.
4.hyperactivity.