Bernice is 91 years of age. Her ________ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.
A. frequent socializing with friends and family
B. ethnic background
C. annual income
D. daily exercise regimen
Answer: C
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Pregnant women should be encouraged to consume adequate carbohydrates for which of the following reasons?
A) Provide energy to support her anabolic processes B) Spare fat for tissue building C) Maximize weight gain D) Limit amount of glucose to the fetus
Which of the following represents the BMI of a person classified as obese?
a. 15 b. 18.5 c. 22 d. 27 e. 34
Mrs. Appleton has been diagnosed with depression and her physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Why does the physician instruct her to avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine?
a. The interaction of MAO and tyramine can alter metabolism by stimulating the release of norepinephrine. b. The interaction of MAO and tyramine can alter metabolism by stimulating the release of epinephrine. c. The tyramine can block the action of the enzyme responsible for inactivating the MAO inhibitor. d. The MAO inhibitor can block the action of the enzyme responsible for activating the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.
An example of cultivating a preference for a status food would be:
a. an inborn preference for sweets that makes you seek cookies as an adult. b. a need to demonstrate superior intelligence. c. preferring steak if you could only afford beans as a child. d. avoiding foods that run contrary to your values and beliefs.