Approximately what proportion of women in the U.S. gain within the recommended weight ranges during pregnancy?
a. 20%
b. 31%
c. 40%
d. 52%
e. none of the above
b
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a. niacin. b. calcium. c. potassium. d. selenium.
You are observing an outpatient dietitian working in a busy prenatal clinic. Which of the following reasons is justification for promoting breastfeeding over formula feeding?
a. Formula lacks some of the conditionally essential long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) b. Formula provides too much of the conditionally essential long-chain PUFAs c. Formula provides too much of the conditionally essential monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) d. Formula lacks some of the conditionally essential MUFAs
The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy is called a nutrient ________.
a. allowance b. requirement c. tolerable limit d. adequate intake e. recommendation
Foods with a high nutrient density contain more nutrients per calorie than do foods with a lower nutrient density.
a. true b. false