What describes the nutrient needs of older people??
A) ?They vary according to individual histories.
B) ?They remain the same as in young adult life.
C) ?They increase; therefore, supplementation is required.
D) ?They decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition.
A
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a. true b. false
____________________ maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue
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A. contingency management B. self-monitoring C. stimulus control D. cognitive restructuring
What is a function of calcium?
a. calcium is necessary in blood clotting b. calciumpromotes muscle relaxation c. calcium elevates blood pressure d. calcium causes nerve cells to fire spontaneously