Cooking and adding even a small amount of fat to vegetables decreases the body's absorption of some phytochemicals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad has developed depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer these questions to see if we can help them.Which
statement accurately describes the energy requirements of older adults like Juan's and Rosa's parents? a. Since absorption of all nutrients decreases as aging occurs, it is necessary to increase calorie intake. b. The recommended energy allowance decreases as we age due to lowered basal metabolic rates. c. The recommended calorie intake increases until age 35 and then remains constant for the remaining years. d. The recommended calorie intake increases for men only but remains constant for women after age 35. e. Even when nutritional meals are consumed regularly, a high-potency multivitamin-mineral supplement is highly advised to support increased energy levels.
All of the following are factors that enhance food changes EXCEPT:
1.perceived susceptibility to diet-related health problems. 2.a belief that diet affects health. 3.subscribing to a health magazine. 4.an attitude that nutrition is important.
Insufficient secretion of a tropic hormone leads to:
A. primary hyposecretion B. secondary hyposecretion C. tertiary hyposecretion D. cellular hypersecretion E. ductal hypersecretion
Major concerns in the area of public health nutrition include:
a. diseases related to deficiencies and affluence. b. cost-effective nutrition interventions. c. ways to influence individual food choices. d. interventions for individuals with nutritional risk factors.