Unlike B vitamins, vitamin C is:
A) not a coenzyme.
B) fat-soluble.
C) not present in plant-based foods.
D) is toxic in high doses.
A
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Which of the following allows nutrients and other substances to be transported across the cell membrane?
A) alcohol B) protein C) carbohydrate D) cholesterol
Lois was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two months before she planned to become pregnant. TO get her blood glucose under control before pregnancy, LOis worked with a dietitian-nutritionist who specializes in diabetes, and together they developed a plan to reduce Lois's blood glucose levels. Lois plans to perform aerobic exercise 25 minutes daily because it will help improve insulin resistance, lower blood glucose levels, and improve her blood lipid levels
a. true b. false
After being sedentary for the past three years, 24-year old Angelica started working out last year. She started out exercising three days a week for about an hour and has now worked up to exercising daily for at least three hours. Angelica often exercises now a couple of times a day-usually early morning and then after work. Based on physical activity guidelines, exercising too much or at an excessive intensity may actually be detrimental, rather than beneficial, to health.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is a feature of nutrition and behavior in children?
a. Hyperactivity responds favorably to a low-sugar diet b. The adverse effects from caffeine first appear only after drinking 6 cans of cola in one day c. Television commercials featuring snack foods have been found to affect children's food preferences d. Because most children are sensitive to the stimulating effects of caffeine, they are able to control their intake of cola beverages