Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose weight because:
a. fiber speeds up movement of foods through the upper digestive tract. b. fiber-rich foods are typically calorie free c. fiber may displace nutrient-dense foods. d. fiber binds energy-yielding nutrients. e. fiber creates a feeling of fullness that delays hunger.
Lawrence notices that most of his body fat is accumulated around his mid-section. His dietitian calls this "upper-body obesity" or "android obesity." The dietitian explains that this body fat distribution is more dangerous from a health standpoint than having fat accumulated around the lower portion of his body. Why is upper-body or android obesity more dangerous than lower-body or gynoid obesity?
Which of the following nutrients has an essential role in bone mineralization?
A. fluoride B. vitamin C C. lead D. vitamin D E. iron
Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ________ trimester.
A. first
B. second
C. third