Endometriosis is defined as _____
a. scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes
b. the condition in which endometrial tissue becomes embedded within other body tissues
c. a modification of pregnancy hormones that results in infertility
d. an infection of the cervix
e. the inability to get pregnant
b
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One difference in the way the human body regulates iron and copper status is that
A. unlike iron, copper is always absorbed at a high rate even when copper stores are high. B. excess iron is excreted while excess copper is not. C. excess copper is excreted while excess iron is not. D. iron toxicity can result in liver damage, whereas copper toxicity does not.
Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year. Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise. Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle, she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss. She is trying to lose 5-10 lbs. as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes
are emotional downers and she is unable to commit to gradual change. She ends up over eating, eating out of balance, and ceasing to exercise. Her most recent diet is as follows: day 1: fruits only, day 2: vegetables only, day 3: fruits and vegetables only, day 4: 6 bananas and milk, days 5 and 6: tomatoes only, day 7: eat whatever you want. In addition to the diet Monica is exercising daily for 1-2 hours. If Monica were to reduce her intake by approximately 250 calories and exercise moderately every day for 35-45 minutes, resulting in a calorie expenditure of 250 calories per day, how much weight could she lose in one week? A) No weight will be lost because the calorie debt is too low B) 1/2 lb C) 1 lb D) 5 lbs
Which food recovery program in the U.S. is a domestic charity-based organization that provides food assistance through a nationwide network of food banks and facilitates education to end hunger?
a. The Hunger Project b. Bread for the World c. Feeding America d. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) e. World Health Organization (WHO)
Which of the following does not have an impact on someone's ability to maintain optimal nutritional status?
a. geographical factors b. human biological factors c. lifestyle factors d. environmental factors