A deficiency of which nutrient during pregnancy appears to be related to an increased risk of neural tube defects in newborns?
A. vitamin b6
B. folate
C. calcium
D. niacin
B. folate
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A) decrease dramatically B) increase C) decrease slightly D) stay the same
What changes in supermarket choices and the food-away-from-home industry might have a positive impact on the nutrition and health of U.S. residents?
The major drawback of most fad diets is:
a. They promote false information about weight loss. b. They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control. c. They create false hopes among those who try them. d. They usually require the purchase of dietary supplements.
A woman who is a varsity soccer player has a BMI of 26, a waist circumference of 32, and 23percent body fat. What would you say about her body composition?
a. she is obese and at risk for developing chronic diseases b. she has a high level of visceral fat accumulation c. her performance will be affected by her body fat accumulation d. she is within recommendations for waist circumference and percent body fat e. her BMI puts her in the overweight category,which trumps waist circumference and body fat percentage