The average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of the individuals in a similar group is called the
A) EAR. B) AI. C) UL. D) RDA.
D
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Which of the following statements is true of bioavailability?
A) It can be influenced by the physiological needs of the body. B) It is adversely affected by the presence of bile in the small intestine. C) It is the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed in the lymph. D) It is independent of the dietary components and medications in the body.
Meat turns brown when exposed to air because the iron-containing proteins _____
a. become contaminated with bacteria b. become chemically unstable c. are reduced d. are oxidized
Which of the following characterizes a climacteric change?
A. reduction in testosterone production in men B. increase in estrogen production in women C. increase in the gut microbiota D. decrease in abdominal fat in women E. increase in muscle mass in men
Specific topics that should be included as components of Stage 1 obesity treatment include _____
a. a detailed physical activity plan b. a very-low-energy diet c. elimination of fast-food meals d. "good" foods versus "bad" foods e. consumption of at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day