During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, women should gain an average of about 0.5 pound of body weight per week

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Recommendations for the macronutrients for the elderly are:

a. 40-60% of energy from carbohydrate, 25-35% of energy from fat, and 10-35% of energy from protein b. 35-55% of energy from carbohydrate, 20-35% of energy from fat, and 10-35% of energy from protein c. 50-70% of energy from carbohydrate, 20-35% of energy from fat, and 10-35% of energy from protein. d. 45-65% of energy from carbohydrate, 20-35% of energy from fat, and 10-35% of energy from protein. e. 50-65% of energy from carbohydrate, 25-40% of energy from fat, and 10-35% of energy from protein.

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Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed

a. into the capillaries and transported in blood. b. into the lymphatic system and transported in lymph c. directly across the stomach wall into the bloodstream. d..directly by the portal vein and transported to the liver

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As agriculture throughout the world improves and standardizes species of plants it is helping to: a. destroy the diversity of plant species

b. increase production in all parts of the world. c. preserve wild species more tolerant to climate changes. d. decrease soil erosion. e. reduce the need for genetically modified foods.

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