Science defines standards for body weight for adults based primarily on:
1.cultural norms.
2.societal influences.
3.risk of death from all causes.
4.weight-for-height tables.
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In the United States, what is the adult RDA for vitamin C?
a. 10-20 mg b. 50-60 mg c. 75-90 mg d. 100-135 mg
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Individuals with alcoholic liver disease can experience a fatty liver and deterioration of the liver that develops into alcohol-related hepatitis and cirrhosis. 2. Damage to the fetus of a pregnant Mom who consumes alcohol can be reversed by eating right. 3. The proven, safe amount of alcohol a pregnant woman can consume is one alcoholic beverage that contains no congeners.
One of the reasons the risk for dehydration is so great with older adults is that
A. the thirst mechanism becomes blunted. B. they do not have the money to buy drinks. C. coffee and tea do not taste as good. D. they cannot get beverage containers open.
Which of the following is NOT a vitamin?
A) biotin B) riboflavin C) choline D) pantothenic acid