An altered reaction to a specific food that does not involve the immune system is called a(n) allergy. _________________________ ?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following is not one of the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process?
A. nutrition-focused medical test B. nutritional-status assessment C. nutrition intervention D. nutrition monitoring and evaluation
Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. If a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to
A. ask that he or she at least taste it. B. quietly remove it and never try again. C. encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat. D. withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten.
An omega-3 fatty acid has its first double bond on the
a. third carbon from the acid end. b. first 3 carbons from the acid end. c. third carbon from the methyl end. d. first 3 carbons from the methyl end.
Accumulation of fat in the abdominal region changes the body's metabolism, resulting in ________ .
a. high HDL cholesterol b. low triglycerides. c. insulin resistance d. low blood pressure. e. hair loss