Which statement about tetany is false?
a. it occurs when the extracellular calcium concentration is too low
b. tetany causes muscles to contract
c. it can cause death
d. tetany is caused by a dietary calcium deficiency
Ans: d. tetany is caused by a dietary calcium deficiency
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Some plant foods, such as nuts, seeds, and avocados, are rich sources of fat.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Excessive amounts of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, thiamin, and sodium are _____
a. largely excreted in urine b. largely excreted in perspiration c. largely excreted in feces d. stored in the liver e. stored in muscle
In the United States, which agency is responsible for regulating the kinds of information that can be displayed on food product labels?
A. Food and Drug Administration B. Federal Communications Commission C. Federal Trade Commission D. Environmental Protection Agency
Matching
A. the unexplained death of an infant less than 1 year of age B. diabetes that occurs in women specifically during pregnancy C. craving and consuming nonfood substances such as clay, dirt, cornstarch, or baking soda D. an abnormal reaction by the immune system to a particular food E. a bacteria that can cross the placenta F. the release of breast milk so that the infant can receive it through the nipple G. children with learning and behavioral problems resulting from exposure to alcohol in the womb 24. Pica 25. Listeria monocytogenes 26. SIDS 27. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS. 28. Gestational diabetes 29. Letdown 30. Food allergy