What have recent studies revealed about the effect of chromium supplements on body
composition?
A) Chromium's apparent support of muscle growth resulted from loss of body fat only.
B) Chromium has no effect on muscle mass or body fat.
C) Chromium promotes the growth of "slow-twitch" muscles but not "fast-twitch" muscles.
D) Chromium supplements promote overall muscle mass only in research subjects who
started out with enhanced chromium status.
B
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Which title is granted by alternative educational programs and sounds authoritative but lacks the credentials of an RDN?
a. Dietetic technician b. Registered dietitian c. Certified nutritionist d. Dietetic technician, registered e. Public health nutritionist
Cocoa is a good source of what trace mineral?
a. selenium b. molybdenum c. copper d. zinc
Which describes the correct location of stem cells and enterocytes of the small intestine?
a. Within the folds of Keckring b. On the outside of the villi c. On the surface of the brush border d. In the crypts between the villi e. Within the cells of the microvilli
Sue and Juan are newlyweds and are trying to eat healthy. Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college and wants to impress Juan with what she has learned. Juan is a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue also notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Sue is determined to help
alleviate his digestive problems and improve his eating habits. Let's see what you can do to help her. Which of the following is correct about gas? a. Gas from swallowed air has a bad odor. b. Belched gas leaves through the rectum. c. The average adult passes gas twice a day. d. Some gas is produced by the bacteria that live in our colon.