The growth of well-fed vegetarian children is similar to that of their meat-eating peers
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) B. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) C. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics D. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
According to the observations of a nutrition scientist, laboratory mice are healthier when their diet contains physiological levels of vitamin D than when their diet lacks the micronutrient. The scientist hypothesizes that mice will be less likely to develop cancer when they consume a diet that supplies megadoses of vitamin D. Based on this information, the scientist is ready to
A. set up an experimental epidemiological study to test the vitamin D and cancer hypothesis in mice. B. design a double-blind study to test the vitamin D and cancer hypothesis in mice. C. plan a retrospective study involving at least 5,000 laboratory mice to test the vitamin D and cancer hypothesis in mice. D. conduct a controlled laboratory experiment to test the vitamin D and cancer hypothesis in mice.
Samuel is an 88-year-old patient with a gastrostomy tube. The healthcare provider knows that Samuel will not always recognize thirst, even though he may need extra water. To evaluate Samuel's hydration status, the provider will check his ____
A) ?white blood cell count B) ?respiratory rate C) ?blood urea nitrogen D) ?waist circumference
Body fat adds to total body weight, which can be a performance advantage for ____ because it adds mass
A) cycling B) sprinters C) pole vaulters D) shot putters