When determining the EER of school-age children, categories of activity are defined in terms of _____.
A. the number of stairs climbed
B. biking distance
C. steps per day
D. the amount of moderate physical activity per day
E. walking equivalence
Ans: E. walking equivalence
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Potent environmental carcinogens include:
a. household cleaning chemicals. b. ultraviolet radiation from sunlight. c. highly processed foods. d. chemicals in plastic food containers.
As calcium intake increases:
a. the percentage absorbed declines b. active transport becomes more important c. more vitamin C is required d. more iron is absorbed
Nongovernmental, nonprofit health organizations issue dietary recommendations
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false