The _______________ is defined as the average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy person of a defined age, gender, weight, height, and level of physical activity, consistent with good health.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
estimated energy requirement, EER
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All of the following are true regarding chronic inflammation EXCEPT:
a. it is initiated by metabolic reactions in visceral fat. b. it is more common in persons with a large percentage of subcutaneous fat. c. it increases the risk for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. d. a person with an apple shape has a higher risk of developing it.
When instructing a patient on diet therapy needed during intake of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, which would not be included?
a. milk, cottage cheese, yogurt b. yogurt, ricotta cheese c. swiss cheese, yogurt d. cheddar cheese, swiss cheese
Which of the following people would you believe to be least at risk for suffering malnutrition?
What will be an ideal response?
Chase and Rhonda are studying for the nutrition quiz on vitamins. Over the semester break Chase started taking several dietary supplements and a water-soluble multi-vitamin to help improve his energy level and nutrient status. Rhonda has been a vegan (consumes no animal products or by-products) for several months. As they study for their quiz they explore natural sources of the essential
vitamins. Chase believes that Rhonda should be taking a multi-vitamin supplement because of her vegetarian lifestyle, but Rhonda believes that Chase is likely overdosing on some of the vitamin supplements. Help them study for their quiz and determine who is right about their need for dietary supplements. Chase is concerned that Rhonda is not getting some essential vitamins because of her vegan diet. Which of the following vitamins should Rhonda consider supplementing due to the fact that its only natural food sources are animal products and by-products? A) Vitamin E B) Vitamin B12 C) Niacin D) Vitamin B6