A serum calcium lvl of 11.5mg/dl will bring on a release of:

a. pth from the parathyroid gland
b. calcitonin from the thyroid glands
c. calcium
d. calcium-binding protein from the intestine


Answer: b. calcitonin from the thyroid glands

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Which of the following fall along the disordered end of the Eating Issues and Body Image

Continuum? A) thinking about food often B) following body signals to know what and how much to eat C) fear of getting fat D) fear of eating in front of others

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As a registered dietitian, you want to better understand the typical eating patterns of your client. Therefore, you plan to administer a:

a. 24-hour recall. b. food frequency questionnaire. c. dietary record. d. physical exam.

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There is a food package label health claim for all of the following nutrients except:

A) folic acid. B) sodium. C) calcium. D) potassium. E) vitamin E.

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