Older adults may be at risk for undernutrition because of their higher needs for several micronutrients, decreased senses of smell and taste, chronic illness, compromised immunity, and lack of mobility.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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Which of the following statements describes how phytochemicals may be involved in disease processes?

A) They inhibit the initiation of cancer. B) They act as antioxidants and prevent damage to cells. C) They block enzymes that promote cancer. D) They decrease the formation of blood clots. E) All of the above

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As an extra credit assignment, Professor Thompson had his nutrition class study different countries around the world that had wide-spread food insecurity. For the project students were asked to research socio-cultural norms, natural resources, climate, and government to learn more about causes of food insecurity in each student's selected country. The students were then asked to give a brief

report of their findings along with possible strategies for helping the country improve food security. Several commonalities were discovered among the students' reports. One key behavior that students found to reduce deaths related to malnutrition in young children was a resurgence of ____. A) vitamin A supplement use B) iron-fortified flour use C) breastfeeding D) vegetarianism

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Having a protein-containing meal or snack before you drink alcohol will result in more alcohol being broken down in the stomach

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins all contain

A) carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen. B) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen. C) carbon, nitrogen, oxygen. D) carbon, minerals, hydrogen.

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