Which individual is at highest risk for developing hypertension?
a. Susie, a 30-year-old female who is slightly overweight
b. Jack, a 40-year-old African American male whose parents had hypertension
c. Jill, a 50-year-old female of Asian descent who consumes a diet relatively high in sodium
d. Bill, a 45-year-old male of European descent who is a vegetarian
e. Zayn, a 21-year-old African American male who is a college athlete
b
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birthing center's "Guide to Successful Breastfeeding," and is prepared to ask the lactation expert about relaxation techniques. Not only is Carrie "high-strung" by nature, but she is quite anxious about the childbirth process, let alone the prospect of breastfeeding. Imagine you are the lactation expert who is counseling Carrie. All of the following will support Carrie's efforts to successfully breastfeed her infant except: a. breastfeeding the infant on demand. b. offering breast milk on a rigid schedule. c. drinking ample amounts of fluids. d. starting breastfeeding immediately after delivery.
Which food, food component, or nutrient contributes to iron deficiency?
a. legumes b. clams c. MFP factor d. tannins e. vitamin C
Which type of protein helps the body maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?
A. antibodies B. enzymes C. transport proteins D. buffers
What is the "gold standard" for diagnosing celiac disease?
A) gluten antibodies test B) blood hydrogen test C) biopsy of the small intestine D) biopsy of the large intestine