Which of the following statements is true?
A. People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin E.
B. Phytochemicals are antioxidants produced by animal cells.
C. Under certain conditions, the human body can make iron, copper, and zinc.
D. An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet.
Answer: D
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Identify a characteristic of an overweight child.
A. short stature B. advanced bone age C. delayed sexual maturity D. lower bone density E. glucose intolerance
Jennifer is severely underweight, anemic, and at risk for electrolyte imbalances. At this time, Jennifer's best treatment option is
A. outpatient psychotherapy. B. outpatient nutrition counseling. C. twice weekly clinic visits for medical monitoring. D. hospitalization.
Since repeated pregnancies occurring within short time frames lead to depletion of the mother's nutrient reserves, what is the optimal interval between pregnancies?
a. 1/2 year b. 1 year c. 1 1/2-2 years d. 3-4 years
There is usually little difference between the ideal body weights defined by cultural norms and those defined by science
1.True 2.False