Women with low intakes of folate before and during pregnancy are at high risk for having an infant with:

a. macrosomia.
b. hypothyroidism.
c. a neural tube defect.
d. cognitive deficits.


Ans: c. a neural tube defect.

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Jill is a very active teenager who has been maintaining her current weight of 125 pounds. Her average daily macronutrient intake consists of 250 g carbohydrate, 100 g total fat, 30 g saturated fat, and 50 g protein. Is this within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for carbohydrate intake?

a. Yes b. No

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According to MyPlate, you should avoid fat from

a. fish. b. nuts. c. dairy products. d. vegetable oils.

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Food manufacturers prefer to use ________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties.

A. table sugar B. honey C. high-fructose corn syrup D. sucralose (Splenda)

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Weight regulation, in reality, occurs when:

a. energy intake and expenditure are in balance every day. b. a person weighs himself or herself at the same time every day. c. a person makes natural or conscious corrective responses to changes in weight. d. a person follows a low-fat diet and exercises regularly.

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