A candy bar is an example of food that provides calories but few essential nutrients
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in the elderly?
a. The DRI is 800-1000 mg b. Calcium intakes are well below recommendations c. Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility d. Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives
Normal fasting plasma glucose levels are approximately ____ mg/dL
A) 60 to 74 B) 75 to 100 C) 110 to 125 D) 126 to 140
In general, buying nutritious food at a grocery store costs less and has greater food value than buying fast food at a drive-through restaurant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which of the following could explain Susie's problem of overweight?
a. lipoprotein lipase b. set-point theory c. learned behavior d. genetics