What BMI (body mass index) value is associated with increased risk for HIV-related morbidity and mortality?
a. less than 17
b. less than 20
c. less than 22
d. less than 24
e. less than 27
b
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What does the most recent research suggest about the effect of protein intake on bone loss?
A) High-protein diets cause bone loss in older women. B) Low-protein diets that are high in calcium do not cause bone loss. C) High-protein diets cause bone loss in men and women. D) High-protein intake, with adequate calcium intake, does not cause bone loss.
Which symptom is least likely to be associated with preeclampsia?
A. blood vessel spasms and constriction B. increased calcium excretion C. oxidative stress and inflammation D. platelet aggregation and blood coagulation E. insulin resistance
What is kwashiorkor?
a. A nutrient deficiency disease that results from a lack of dietary protein. b. The build-up of ketone bodies in the blood. c. A type of anemia common among vegetarians. d. A nutrient deficiency disease resulting from an inadequate calorie intake.
Which of the following statements about zinc is TRUE?
A) Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best food sources of zinc. B) The RDA for zinc does not increase during pregnancy. C) Zinc absorption is inhibited by vitamin C. D) Zinc is critical for fetal protein synthesis, growth, and development.