A decrease in the hormone melatonin is most likely to result in
A. decline in the sense of taste
B. decreased appetite
C. disrupted sleep patterns
D. hair loss
Ans: C. disrupted sleep patterns
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Which of the following recommendations is an overarching guideline of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
A. Increase your intake of vitamins and minerals. B. Incorporate whole grains into half of your meals C. Reduce your intake of salt to lower your risk of hypertension D. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan
Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant because it can
A. donate electrons or hydrogen ions to other substances. B. inhibit oxidation. C. participate in redox reactions. D. neutralize free radicals. E. All of the above
WIC aims to provide ________.
A. nutritional care B. nutrition education C. nutritious food D. All of these choices are accurate.
Which statement is false regarding food insecurity in the U.S.?
a. Women often experience the negative consequences of food insecurity before their children do. b. Children in food-insecure households seldom experience significant or long-term effects because their mothers shield them from hunger. c. The elderly are at high risk for food insecurity, but experience it differently from younger adults. d. The prevalence of food insecurity among the elderly is increasing.