A person is at high risk for signs of illness and diminished work capacity when the BMI first drops below
a. 12 b. 14
c. 17 d. 18.5
c
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When anorexia nervosa leads to a significant loss of body fat in a young woman, it may lead to amenorrhea. This physiological response
A. is associated with diminished bone density. B. likely evolved to prevent pregnancy during times of food scarcity. C. is irreversible. D. A and B
Which of the following statements about nutrition and pregnancy is false?
a. Underweight has little, if any, effect on fertility b. Overweight men have low sperm counts that reduce fertility c. Excess body fat in women interferes with the regular cycles of menstruation d. The woman's nutritional status is more important than the man's for the developing fetus
Which of the following is associated with the presence of fat in the GI tract?
a. Inhibition of mucosal enzyme activities
b. Slowing of the process of digestion and absorption
c. Inhibition of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin absorption
d. Stimulation and hastening of digestion and absorption
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving?
A. Olive oil B. French fries C. Fat-free milk D. Grape drink