Worldwide, how many preschool age children go blind each year due to vitamin A deficiency?
a. 250,000
b. 500,000
c. 750,000
d. 1,000,000
e. 1,250,000
ANS: B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements accurately defines the U.S. intake of saturated fats?
a. Zero saturated fat diets are possible with expert help. b. More than half of the fat in most meats is saturated. c. Tropical oils are frequently used by consumers. d. Tropical oils are commonly found in commercially prepared foods. e. Vegan diets and mixed diets have about the same amount of saturated fats.
Low intake of what nutrient (particularly when combined with high alcohol intake) is associated with increased colon cancer risk?
a. thymine b. riboflavin c. niacin d. folate e. biotin
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Marcie" case study information below. Marcie is a 25-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood
cholesterol of 238 mg/dL, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 205 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 33 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 152 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 145/76 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 84 grams, fiber intake of 18 grams, cholesterol intake of 433 mg, and sodium intake of 3,885 mg. Marcie should minimize saturated fatty acid intake to help control her low-density lipoprotein (LDL) blood cholesterol level. Indicate whether the statement is true or false