Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus in nutrition?
a. Rich sources include fresh vegetables
b. Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown
c. Absorption is known to be reduced by soft drink consumption
d. Its participation in bone synthesis requires equivalent intake of dietary calcium
b
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What is the term that defines foods that contain nonnutrient substances whose known action in the body is to promote well-being to a greater extent than that contributed by the food's nutrients?
a. Fortified foods b. Enriched foods c. Functional foods d. Health-enhancing foods
Evaluation of programming should always be carried out by outside consultants to avoid internal bias
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Individuals with bronchitis frequently have a _______________ BMI
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Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds (BMI 27.5). Mrs. Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week. She walks two miles each morning. After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician. Her laboratory results are as follows: Total
cholesterol 251 mg/dL HDL cholesterol 47 mg/dL LDL cholesterol 146 mg/dL Triglycerides 203 mg/dL Mrs. Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly Lunch: Hamburger, pizza, salad with Italian dressing Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, 2% milk, sweet tea, coconut cake Snack: Ice cream, cola Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk Based on her 24-hour recall, which dietary recommendation is appropriate for Mrs. Winslow if she is to lower her blood lipids with diet alone? a. Eat more whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. b. Consume less milk and ice cream. c. Choose foods high in insoluble fibers. d. Eat fewer carbohydrates and choose more high-protein foods. e. Continue her current diet as the lab results indicate her high lipids are due to genetic abnormalities.