Preventing excessive _______________ is crucial because spinal cord injury patients have a lower metabolic rate.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


weight gain

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A standard drink of beer is

A. a 12-ounce serving. B. a 20-ounce serving. C. a 24-ounce serving. D. a 48-ounce serving.

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The difference between the kcalories needed to supply nutrients and those needed to maintain weight is referred to as _____

a. nutrient density b. the discretionary kcalorie allowance c. the recommended kcalorie allowance d. excess kilocalories e. supplementary kcalories

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Current research on the relationship between cancer and diet includes all of the following except___________.

a. cancer is associated with the intake of vitamin A b. it is related to demographic factors c. it is related to epidemiologic data d. it is associated with ascorbic acid

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Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?

a. They are based on credible scientific research. b. The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe. c. They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible. d. Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss.

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