Which of the following represents an indirect measure of the amount of energy released from food?
a. The increase in heat given off when the food is burned
b. Quantity of oxygen consumed when the food is burned
c. Quantity of carbon dioxide consumed when the food is burned
d. The increase in heat retained by the food when it is slowly brought to 100° C
b
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A. use of aspirin B. bleeding hemorrhoids C. bleeding ulcers D. All of these responses are correct.
Which component of the DRI reflects the requirement of a nutrient for 50% of healthy Americans and Canadians in a specific life stage and gender group?
A) AI (Adequate Intake) B) RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) C) EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
Mr. and Mrs. G come into an outpatient nutrition counseling center due to referral from their genetic physician. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer in her family on both her mother's and father's sides. Mr. G's genetic profile shows that he
has a variation in the codes for apolipoprotein E. The registered dietitian counsels him on several ways to lower hyperlipidemia risk, but does not discuss _____ due to its limited research outcomes. a. modifying alcohol consumption b. increasing physical activity c. not smoking d. changing the amount of cholesterol and dietary fat
Homeopathic medicine and naturopathic medicine are examples of
a. mind-body interventions. b. manual healing methods. c. alternative systems of medical practice. d. pharmacological treatments.