Which type of medication relieves constipation by stimulating peristaltic contractions?
a. fiber
b. Citrucel
c. laxatives
d. psyllium
e. psyllium
c
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Your friend would like some professional advice on a weight loss program. Which of the following professionals would be the best source of nutrition advice?
A. registered dietitian (RD) B. PhD in nutrition C. medical doctor (MD) D. nutritionist
Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs. He should read the ________ on the products' labels.
A. country of origin information B. nutrient claims C. Nutrition Facts panel D. structure/functions claims
Which of the following statements is MOST characteristic of body composition changes associated with aging?
A) In the decades between age 60 and 70, both men and women lose about 25% of their lean body mass. B) In a large sample of older Americans, about 85% of males and females were diagnosed with sarcopenia. C) Men experience a greater increase in percentage of body fat than women. D) With aging, body fat storage shifts from subcutaneous stores to visceral sites.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. One gram of carbohydrate and one gram of protein provide 4 kilocalories. 2. The ABCD method would be used by a registered dietitian nutritionist to help a person who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes. 3. Public health nutritionists and registered dietitian nutritionists take a national exam.