Which of the following defines central obesity?

a. Accumulation of fat during the mid-years of life
b. Storage of excess fat around the trunk of the body
c. Overfatness due to a large number of interacting behavioral problems
d. Overfatness due to reliance on high-fat foods as a central part of the diet


b

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A trace mineral is found in amounts less than or equal to _____ in the adult reference body.?

A) 1 milligram B) 5 Kilograms C) 5 grams D) 7 grams E) None of the above

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Which best describes the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?

a. The involuntary swallowing reflux begins and the bolus is carried through the throat to the top of the esophagus b. There is rapid passage of large amounts of food into the small intestine c. Esophageal peristalsis carries the bolus through the esophagus and LES and into the stomach d. The tongue moves the bolus to the back of the throat e. The food is chewed and prepared as a bolus by the tongue, teeth, and mandible

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Weight-loss products and services must be shown to be safe and effective before they can be marketed

1.True 2.False

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What describes a benefit of using a supermarket program to educate older adults about nutrition services?

a. lowered cholesterol levels among consumers b. improved food security in the community c. decreased alcohol intake among older adults d. increased product sales for the market

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