Which of the following patients is at his or her peak bone mass?
a. a 12-year-old girl
b. a 15-year-old boy
c. a 25-year-old male graduate student
d. a 56-year-old postmenopausal woman
Ans: c. a 25-year-old male graduate student
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A) enriched white bread. B) fiber-rich carbohydrates. C) brown rice. D) whole grains.
Which of the following is true of physical activity?
A) Body size affects energy expended for physical activity. B) Physical activity accounts for 50-70 percent of total energy expenditure. C) The amount of energy associated with physical activity depends on the amount of food consumed. D) Involuntary physiological functions such as respiration and beating of the heart are part of physical activity.
The Adequate Intake (AI) of water from fluids and foods for men is:
a. 12 cups. b. 11 cups. c. 15 cups. d. 8 cups.
Under conditions of illness or injury, third spacing can take place within the peritoneal cavity, causing the condition known as _____
a. peritonitis b. hypovolemia c. hyperkalemia d. ascites