What is a good source of potassium?
a. potatoes
b. corn
c. rice
d. pine nuts
e. bread
a
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In the USDA "MyPyramid" of 2005, the narrowing of each food group from bottom to top represents
A. the idea that variety is necessary because no one food contains all of the nutrients necessary for health. B. the idea that moderation is required for a healthy lifestyle. C. the idea that a balanced diet includes foods from each of the food groups. D. the idea that the wider base represents foods with high solid fats, added sugars, and caloric sweeteners. E. the importance of daily exercise.
Why is heavy drinking is associated with increased risk of cancer?
A. Alcohol serves as a co-carcinogen that can enhance the carcinogenicity of other cancer-causing chemicals. B. Poor nutritional status associated with heavy drinking may contribute to the development certain cancers. C. Alcohol can act directly as a carcinogen. D. All of the above
Prolonged hyperglycemia from uncontrolled diabetes can lead to one of two acute metabolic crises. They are:
a. diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome. b. diabetic neuritis and hyperosmolar hypertension. c. cerebral vascular accident and severe dehydration. d. diabetic nephrosis and acute dehydration.
Suppression of menstruation in female athletes is due to low body fat stores
Indicate whether the statement is true or false