One pound of stored body fat is equivalent to about _____ kcal
a. 3000
b. 3500
c. 4000
d. 4500
b
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Although both calcium and iron needs increase during childhood, there is also a recommendation that children consume no more than about 3 cups of calcium-rich cow milk each day. The explanation for this recommendation is that
A. the calcium found in 3 cups of milk is the maximum that can be absorbed each day. B. overconsumption of cow milk can displace iron-rich foods from the diet. C. consumption of more than 3 cups of nutrient-dense cow milk per day might lead to calcium and iron toxicity. D. more than the recommended intake could trigger a cow milk allergy, leading to calcium and iron malabsorption.
Phosphorous functions as a component of:
a. fat b. carbohydrate c. protein d. none of these
All of the following are true regarding the process of aging EXCEPT:
a. diets high is saturated fats and low in fruits and vegetables are linked to disease development. b. aging cannot be prevented. c. aging is a disease. d. the causes of many diseases are unrelated to aging.
Of the most common methods of estimating percent body fat, which is the most accurate?
A. Skinfold measures B. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry C. Air displacement plethysmography D. Bioelectrical impedance