Which of the following would not be experiencing a positive nitrogen balance?

a. a woman 2-months pregnant
b. adolescent girl
c. a male who is gaining weight
d. burn patient


Answer: d. burn patient

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a. underweight has little, if any, effect on fertility. b. overweight men have low sperm counts that reduce fertility c. excess body fat in women interferes with the regular cycles of menstruation. d. the woman's nutritional status is more important than the man's for the developing fetus

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Which of the following foods is not a likely source of food-borne pathogens?

A. Deli-sliced chicken B. Raw ground turkey C. Potato salad D. Commercially-canned peaches

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You consume a meal consisting of grilled steak, baked potato, mixed citrus salad, and tea. Which of these would inhibit iron absorption?

a. steak b. citrus fruit c. tea d. none of these

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Following gastric surgery for obesity, avoiding beverages with meals has the following benefit:

a. allows for higher ratio of density-rich foods to be eaten. b. decreases risk of overfilling stomach. c. increases rate of stomach emptying. d. lowers risk for fluid retention.

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