Coretta has chronic heartburn. To reduce her risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), her physician recommended that she
A. lose excess body fat.
B. snack on peppermint candy in between meals.
C. lie down after meals.
D. eat dark chocolate for dessert.
Answer: A
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A. losing weight B. eating more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables C. drinking 1 to 2 alcoholic beverages per day D. not smoking or quitting smoking
A feature of sulfite food additives is that they
a. are frequently used in wines. b. inhibit growth of most microbes. c. interact with folate to inhibit its absorption. d. are one of the few substances to have virtually no side effects. e. are one of the most expensive additives.
Complex carbohydrates come primarily from:
a. grains and dairy. b. grains and vegetables. c. fish and vegetables. d. dairy and fruit.
Your female client has 28 percent body fat. She is:
a. normal. b. borderline obese. c. obese.