Which of the following statements regarding consumer nutrition is false?
a. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbals and botanicals, and various extracts and metabolites
b. Genetically modified foods may be designed to increase the content of a specific nutrient
c. Organic foods are healthier than conventional foods because they contain fewer bacteria and substantially more healthful nutrients
d. Various products in foods may cause food intolerance or food allergies in susceptible individuals
Ans: c. Organic foods are healthier than conventional foods because they contain fewer bacteria and substantially more healthful nutrients
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A) Physical inactivity B) Watching too much TV C) High calorie intakes D) The availability of nutrient information on food packages
Deficiency of which of the following nutrients causes hemolytic anemia in prematurely born infants?
A) Iron B) Vitamin B12 C) Folate D) Vitamin E E) Fluoride
Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ________ pounds.
A. 15 to 25 B. 25 to 35 C. 28 to 40 D. 11 to 20