Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?
a. Most elderly receive near-RDA amounts of the vitamin
b. Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to convert vitamin D to its active form
c. The RDA for vitamin D in the elderly is lower due to less excretion by the kidneys
d. Most elderly rely primarily on self-synthesis of the vitamin due to their greater time spent outdoors
b
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Before you teach a class on nutrition, you should:
a. research all current materials at the library b. read a current nutrition textbook c. take a survey to determine what they are interested in d. assess the student's current nutrition knowledge
________ help/helps persons to identify the amounts of each nutrient that one needs to consume to maintain good health
A) The RDI B) MyPlate C) EER D) The DRI
In the context of limiting the consumption of certain foods and beverages, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines state that:
A) added sugars should constitute less than 20 percent of calories consumed. B) individuals should strive to have less than 15 percent of calories come from saturated fats. C) individuals should consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. D) naturally occurring trans fats should constitute less than 1 percent of calories consumed.
Fats _____
a. by themselves are full of flavor b. in the stomach and small intestine trigger a hungry feeling c. are absorbed over a short period of time d. are only found in very few cells in the body e. tend to stay in the stomach longer than carbohydrates or proteins