Dietary quality tends to decline from childhood to adolescence mainly because of the ____

a. decreased intake of sodium
b. decreased intake of fruits
c. increased intake of vegetables
d. increased intake of whole grains


b

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All nutrients must be supplied by the diet, because they cannot be made by the body.

a. true b. false

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What percentage of the ATP generated from glucose results from oxidative phosphorylation via the electron transport chain?

a. 60% b. 70% c. 80% d. 90%

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Chelsea is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

A. Having a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl B. Urinating less frequently than normal C. Having fruity-smelling breath D. Gaining an unexpected amount of weight

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Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than ________ weeks and (2) birth weight greater than ________ pounds.

A. 37; 2.5 B. 40; 7.5 C. 37; 5.5 D. 34; 5.5

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