Joseph plays basketball for his high school team, and he is concerned that he is not consuming enough kilocalories to support his activity. Which of the following would be the best indicator that he is not consuming adequate kilocalories?
A. His performance has been impaired.
B. He is losing weight.
C. His blood glucose levels are low.
D. His hemoglobin is low.
Answer: B
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A. progesterone B. estrogen C. follicle-stimulating hormone D. lactogen E. luteinizing hormone
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a. It decreases as a result of a decrease in maternal physical activity. b. It increases as a result of fetal growth. c. It increases as a result of fetal growth and maternal cardiac output. d. It decreases as a result of an increase in maternal adipose tissue.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. MyPlate B. %DVs C. DRIs D. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines