Which of the following statements is a drawback of Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) values?
A) They cannot be used in research and public health settings to evaluate adequate nutrient intake.
B) They do not meet the needs of even half the population in a given life-stage group.
C) They are only available for nutrients for which there is insufficient information.
D) They cannot be used to evaluate dietary intakes of individuals.
D
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High-volume foods are associated with
A. reduced satiety. B. increased appetite. C. increased hunger. D. increased satiety.
All vitamins are required daily to maintain good health.
a. true b. false
Which of the following is a clear risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children?
a. younger than 10 years of age b. strong family history of hypoglycemia c. overweight d. Asian ancestry
A bolus is a(n):
a. sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine. b. portion of food swallowed at one time. c. enzyme that hydrolyzes starch. d. portion of partially digested food expelled by the stomach into the duodenum.