A college student who has been feeling fatigued decides to take an energy-boosting supplement advertised on a television infomercial and endorsed by a professional athlete. She reports feeling more energetic after taking the supplement but later discovers the supplement is only made of sugar. The student most likely experienced _____
a. the effectiveness of the energy supplement working in her body
b. the placebo effect
c. an increase in nerve impulse velocity caused by the sugar tablet
d. an increase in blood pressure
e. a decrease in blood pressure
b
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An example of an entitlement program is:
a. the Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE). b. the School Nutrition Program. c. the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). d. the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Intake of which nutrient is most likely low considering her food dislikes?
a. protein b. calcium c. vitamin D d. iron e. fiber
Identify the risk factors for heat stroke, the signs and symptoms, and the most appropriate response.
What will be an ideal response?
Dizziness brought on by standing too long in the heat or suddenly stopping exercising is referred to as heat
A. syncope. B. cramps. C. exhaustion. D. stroke.