The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____
a. cancer
b. accidents (automobile)
c. arthritis
d. Alzheimer's/dementia
e. diabetes
a
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A major feature of therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) recommended for treatment of high blood cholesterol is:
a. avoiding all foods that contain cholesterol. b. reducing sodium intake to less than 2 g/day. c. limiting total fat intake to less than 30% of energy intake. d. limiting saturated fat intake to less than 7% of energy intake.
Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health-promoting properties are
a) amino acids. b) dietary supplements. c) phytochemicals. d) zoochemicals.
Diets for dysphagia are highly individualized because:
a. there is more than one definition of dysphagia. b. swallowing difficulties vary in severity. c. patient's differ in their nutritional needs. d. they require counseling by a dietitian prior to implementation.
Identify a true statement about the factors that influence eating disorders
A) Eating disorders are more prevalent in cultures where food is abundant and slimness is valued. B) As eating disorders frequently begin with a desire to lose weight, people on weight-loss diets develop eating disorders. C) Eating disorders are more common in regions like Africa and China than in industrialized Western countries like the United States. D) Women who participate in beauty pageants as children are more likely to be satisfied by their body image as adults.