Older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances because _____
a. they pay too close attention to their thirst
b. they find it too easy to obtain fluids and so become complacent
c. fluids they ingest are more rapidly processed by the kidneys
d. they may have reduced thirst
e. they may have an increase in total body water as they age
d
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A. Rickets B. Xerophthalmia C. Pernicious anemia D. Osteoporosis
The most common nutrient deficiency in young children in the U.S. and around the world is
A. calcium deficiency. B. iron deficiency. C. folate deficiency. D. protein deficiency.
A female reporting seated work with repetitive movement but little strenuous leisure activity. What activity level does this describe?
a. 1.6-1.7 b. 1.2 c. 1.8-1.9 d. 1.4-1.5
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1.a substance present in food. 2.a nutrient. 3.fattening. 4.a unit of measure of the amount of energy in a food.