What is one of the functions of water in the human body?

a. metabolizing fatty acids, which are responsible for brain development

b. the transport of nutrients and oxygen as a component of blood

c. dissolving fatty foods in the stomach

d. keeping the blood vessels clear of plaque


b. the transport of nutrients and oxygen as a component of blood (the blood is mostly water, around 92% )

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When public health officials were determining the amount of folate to add to grain products in the food supply for fortification, they most likely reviewed which of the following values for that particular vitamin for women of child-bearing age?

a. Adequate Intakes (AI) b. Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) c. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) d. Daily Values (DV) e. Tolerable Upper Limits (TUL)

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Which activity contributes the most to energy expenditure (excluding sleep)for adults participating in the National Human Activity Pattern Survey?

a. driving a car b. office work c. doing housework d. walking

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Which type of evaluation occurs at the end of a program to document its success and the extent to which project objectives were achieved?

a. process b. formative c. summative d. impact

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In order to meet the body's fluid needs, the intake of fluids should be at least 1 L more than the output. _________________________

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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