Omega-3 fatty acids may be important during periods of metabolic stress because they:
a. spare amino acids for tissue repair.
b. blunt the body's metabolic response to stress.
c. enhance immune function and reduce inflammation.
d. help stimulate appetite so that patients achieve adequate oral intake.
C
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day. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When boys and girls are compared, why do girls typically have iron intakes below the current recommendation?
a. Because girls consume fewer total calories than boys b. Because girls drink more milk than boys c. Because girls eat more meat than boys d. Because girls eat more vegetables than boys e. Because girls eat more empty-calorie snacks than boys
Most fruits have a pH value
a. below 3.0. b. below 5.0. c. between 5.0 and 6.0. d. above 6.0.
The majority of women in the U.S. consume an insufficient amount of dietary calcium
Indicate whether the statement is true or false