The growth percentile curve a child follows depends ONLY on his/her genetic potential.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
The percentile curve a specific child follows depends on dietary intake and genetic potential.
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Within what range do the American Institute of Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund suggest that body mass index (BMI) be maintained?
a. 14.2-17.8 kg/m2 b. 22.6-29.1 kg/m2 c. 30.5-33.3 kg/m2 d. 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
Which of the following is true of basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
A) BMR increases with age. B) Men tend to have a lower BMR than women. C) People with more muscle have higher BMRs than people with more body fat. D) Tall people tend to have lower BMRs than short people of equal weight.
Select an appropriate pregame meal from the list below
1.16 oz steak, 1 large fries, 2 c ice cream 2.2 tuna sandwiches, 2 oz chips, 2 cookies 3.3 slices vegetarian pizza, 12 oz diet drink 4.2 Big Macs, 1 large fries, 1 large milkshake 5.4 pieces fried chicken, 2 biscuits and gravy, 1 apple
When a person is thirsty s/he is not yet dehydrated.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false