When a health care provider draws blood in order to measure someone's vitamin D status, they are performing
A. an anthropometric measurement.
B. a biochemical measurement.
C. a clinical assessment.
D. a dietary assessment.
B
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The form of fatty acids in naturally occurring fats is generally:
a. trans. b. polyunsaturated. c. cis. d. saturated.
Ellen and Jane are roommates who are taking a health and nutrition course at their university. After completing their health family tree projects they each discover that they both have genetic tendencies toward several chronic diseases. Ellen learned that she has a family history of colon cancer, osteoporosis, and hypertension. Jane learned that she has a family history of heart disease, type 2
diabetes, and obesity. The roommates discuss lifestyle changes that they can make to reduce their risks of developing these chronic diseases. Help Ellen and Jane make the right decisions for taking care of their health and nutrition by answering the following multiple-choice question(s). In addition to making dietary changes, what else can Jane and Ellen do to be proactive in reducing their risk of developing chronic diseases? A) Exercise regularly B) Reduce stress by practicing healthy relaxation techniques C) Quit smoking or do not start smoking D) All of the above
Severe acute malnutrition is caused by ____
a. recent severe food restriction; characterized in children who are underweight for height b. a critical decrease in essential fatty acids, especially those from milk c. an overconsumption of sugary products and is similar to diabetes d. an overconsumption of high-fat, high-protein foods at the expense of carbohydrates e. underconsumption of protein, but overconsumption of fat
Which of the following practices is NOT consistent with achieving a healthy diet?
a. Intake of eggs b. Intake of nuts c. Emphasis on solid fats d. Emphasis on low-fat milk products