Eating cruciferous vegetables regularly may reduce the risk of cancer. Which of the following foods is not a cruciferous vegetable?
A. Broccoli
B. Brussels sprouts
C. Iceberg lettuce
D. Cabbage
Answer: C
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Which belief stated by a client who is lactose intolerant requires further teaching?
a. "I know studies have shown that most persons with lactose intolerance can tolerate up to two cups of milk daily. I may start adding milk gradually with my meals." b. "If I don't drink milk, I can get vitamin D by including eggs, liver, butter and fortified cereals in my diet." c. "Non-dairy sources of calcium are foods like kale, mustard greens, parsley, watercress, and broccoli." d. "I can take a calcium supplement to meet my calcium needs. That should be as good as getting calcium from my diet."
Which of the following statements is false?
a. BMR is measured after a 12-hour fast. b. RMR is higher than BMR. c. RMR represents only that energy needed for life-sustaining processes. d. BMR is increased during growth.
Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease
The gastrointestinal symptoms Kati is experiencing are due to: a. severe damage to the intestinal mucosa and subsequent malabsorption. b. a lack of pancreatic enzymes and resulting malabsorption. c. gastrointestinal obstructions caused by the secretion of thick mucus. d. bacterial overgrowth causing a disruption in fat digestion and absorption.
The Dietary Reference Intakes are:
A) revised by elite nutrition scientists. B) based on the current scientific evidence. C) inclusive of different age and genders. D) levels established to support safe and adequate nutrient intakes. E) All of the above