Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The RDAs for each nutrient varies according to age and gender.

2. The UL of a nutrient is higher than the RDA or the EAR.

3. Men have a higher RDA for iron than women because of womens' monthly menstruation.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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A major problem with a very low-fat diet is

A) essential fatty acid deficiency. B) dieters become bored. C) too little dietary fiber. D) too much linoleic acid.

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The disaccharide lactose is composed of glucose and

A) galactose. B) maltose. C) fructose. D) sucrose.

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Which of the following is one of the six most abundant elements in the human body?

a. Phosphorus b. Iron c. Zinc d. Magnesium

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Lindsay is 23 years old and graduated from college with honors. She is emotionally insecure and experiences considerable social anxiety. She has no close friends, is sometimes depressed, and often exhibits impulsive behavior. Lindsay has a preoccupation with food and her weight even though she is close to her ideal body weight. Lindsay most nearly fits the profile of a person with:

a. anorexia nervosa. b. binge eating disorder. c. bulimia nervosa. d. body dysmorphic disorder.

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