What population group consumes the most soft drinks each day at school?
a. Teenage boys b. Teenage girls
c. Pre-teen boys d. Pre-teen girls
a
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Which of the following statements about vitamin D’s role in the body is FALSE?
a. Adequate intake slows the progression of Parkinson’s disease. b. Evidence shows supplementation has health benefits beyond correcting deficiencies. c. It signals cells of the immune system to defend against infectious diseases. d. Gene activity that regulates cell growth is enhanced or suppressed. e. It may protect against hypertension, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes.
Answer the following questions based on the case study "Timothy" information below. Timothy is a 20-year-old male college student who has a normal body weight but does not engage in regular physical activity. He ate the following in 1 day: sausage and egg McMuffin, Diet Coke, chocolate chip cookies, double cheeseburger, super-sized French fries, apple pie, more Diet Coke, sausage and pepperoni
pizza, and more Diet Coke. ?Diet analysis of Timothy's diet showed that his fatty acid profile was 22% saturated fatty acids (SFA), 9% monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), and 2% polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). What's wrong with this profile? A) It indicates a possible deficiency of essential fatty acids. B) It indicates an unhealthy excess of SFAs and risk for heart disease. C) It indicates an unhealthy excess of MUFAs and risk for heart disease. D) A and B E) A, B, and C
Discuss the meaning and significance of trans-fatty acids in the diet. List four common food sources
What will be an ideal response?
In underdeveloped countries, severe vitamin A deficiency is a major cause of
A. blindness. B. spina bifida. C. beriberi. D. megaloblastic anemia.