Currently, the human life span is
A. nearly 79 years.
B. 83 years.
C. 100 years.
D. 122 years.
Answer: D
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A) Carbohydrates B) Vitamins C) Minerals D) Proteins
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a. walking and jogging regularly and maintaining his current diet b. replacing his fast food intake with large portions of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains c. beginning a strength training regimen d. walking and jogging regularly and eating a protein-based diet e. walking and jogging regularly and beginning a strength training regimen
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a. metabolic homeostasis stage b. substandard nutrient availability stage c. acute condition stage d. nonspecific signs and symptoms stage e. resilient stage
Devin is a 5-year-old who is a very picky eater. His doctor has measured his BMI to be in the 10th percentile for height and weight. His mother and father are both average-sized adults. Devin's mother is very concerned about Devin's picky nutritional behavior. Devin has recently not been eating his normal volume of food and he has only been eating a few of his favorite foods. Despite his small
body type Devin is very physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer. Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity because he is underweight; however, Devin's mother feels that he needs to be getting more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future. Answer the following question(s) to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines. What should Devin's parents do to get him to eat more healthy food? A) Bribe him with dessert B) Provide him with healthy food options C) Provide him with whatever he wants to eat D) Punish him for not finishing his meals and snacks