What is the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
According to this act, it is illegal to produce or dispense foods that are contaminated with substances that cause illness in humans.
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Concerns about the health effects of trans fatty acid consumption have led to
A. the requirement for trans fat content to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel of packaged foods. B. a ban on partial hydrogenation in the food industry. C. recalls of many trans fatty acid-containing foods such as crackers. D. no changes in the food or health care industries.
It is accurate to suggest that a donut is more nutrient dense than a piece of whole wheat bread.
a. true b. false
What is the role of myoglobin?
A) To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity B) To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization C) To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption D) To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood
Mrs. Smith is a 59-year-old African-American female who is 5' 2" tall and weighs 180 pounds (BMI 33). She is a smoker who engages in no physical activity, and her diet history shows a high intake of saturated fat and sodium, as well as excess kcalories. Her lipid profile shows elevated LDL and decreased levels of HDL. In order to improve Mrs. Smith's blood lipid profile, the nurse makes all of
these recommendations except _____. a. quit smoking b. eat less saturated fat c. increase physical activity d. reduce intake of fatty fish e. lose weight