Which of the following may be used to determine protein utilization?
a. Calorimetry
b. Nitrogen balance
c. Amino acid pool
d. Supplementary value
e. Body mass index
ANS: B
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Hyponatremia is associated with
A. insufficient water intake. B. excessive intake of dietary sodium in a person with congestive heart failure. C. insufficient intake of dietary sodium and overhydration. D. excessive consumption of sports beverages.
The two main factors believed to cause metabolic syndrome are _____ and _____.
A. obesity; diabetes B. central adiposity; insulin resistance C. inflammation; obesity D. hypertension; insulin resistance E. central adiposity; heart disease
To prevent baby bottle tooth decay in infants who need a bottle at bedtime, the bottle should not contain
a. fruit juice b. beverages sweetened with sugar c. any liquid other than water d. iron-fortified infant formula