What are the major nutrients in food


Answer: water, carbohydrates, fat, and proteins, vitamins, and minerals

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What is a characteristic of a high-fiber diet?

A) 20-30 g soluble fiber B) 30 g or more of soluble fiber C) 30 g or more of insoluble fiber D) 30 g or more of dietary fiber

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The separation of fish flesh into flakes that occurs as the steak or fillet ages is

A. decay. B. rigor mortis. C. grading. D. gaping.

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The standard treatment for suppressing HIV infection:

a. consists of a combination of at least 3 antiretroviral drugs. b. usually involves surgical procedures. c. has few adverse effects. d. is easy for most patients to adhere to.

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Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight from the fall to the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy is only eating an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner

Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises. In addition Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her menstrual period for 4 months. Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable. Last week Mandy hurt her leg while running. The doctor feels strongly that Mandy has a stress fracture. Why might Mandy be prone to stress fractures? A) Because she has been running for her primary source of exercise B) Because she has likely developed the female athlete triad C) Because she twisted her ankle D) Because she has likely developed pica

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