When providing nutrition education to a pregnant teenager, which characteristic of adolescents should be kept in mind?

a. interested in planning for the future
b. responds more to emotional stimuli
c. desire to be like their peers
d. has well-defined self-image


Answer: c. desire to be like their peers

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If you were to counsel a pregnant woman suffering from "morning" sickness, you might suggest they _____

a. limit the amount of fat in her diet b. take iron supplements on an empty stomach c. limit meals to three a day d. eat the foods she wants when she feels like eating e. only eat a large lunch, because breakfast will likely make her nauseous

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It is recommended that athletes consume at least 5 g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily because this level of intake allows athletes to train on consecutive days

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What gland responds to a lack of water in the body by releasing a hormone?

a. Pineal b. Hypothyroid c. Pituitary d. Thyroid

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How many enzymes are needed to convert fructose into intermediates of the glycolytic gluconeogenic pathway?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

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