Which of the following statements is true?
A. Alcohol enables the body to retain water and prevent dehydration.
B. Dietitians generally recommend iron supplements to prevent dehydration.
C. Consuming excess sports drinks or water during exercise can contribute to water intoxication.
D. Compared to nonathletes, endurance athletes can tolerate dehydration without suffering ill effects.
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Anamaria Kruschenko has been diagnosed with neutropenia. Which of the following meals would be appropriate?
a. Greek salad with whole milk b. Macaroni and cheese with canned fruit cocktail c. Tuna sandwich and an apple d. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich and chocolate pudding
One important function of mucus is to ____
a. help solubilize bile b. stabilize pancreatic enzymes c. enhance absorption of vitamin B12 d. protect the stomach walls from digestion e. facilitate peristalsis
The rare genetic disorders Menkes disease and Wilson's disease result from abnormal utilization of
a. iron. b. zinc. c. copper. d. manganese. e. fluoride.