When a semipermeable membrane separates two bodies of fluid,
A. dissolved particles can pass through the membrane.
B. water cannot pass through the membrane.
C. water can pass through the membrane.
D. None of these choices are accurate.
Answer: C
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An area with convenience stores and fast-food places but no grocery store access to healthful whole food choices is commonly called a:
1.Food desert 2.Food wasteland 3.Capital food market 4.Nutrient-poor neighborhood
According to the DRI Committee, _____. a. beverages that contain caffeine do not count toward meetings one's fluid needs
b. a person should not consume more than three cups of caffeine-containing beverages a day. c. caffeinated beverages contribute to daily total water intake similar to that contributed by non-caffeinated beverages. d. caffeine causes a net deficit of fluid in the body; therefore, caffeine-containing beverages should be avoided by athletes. e. caffeine actually helps your body synthesize water internally and so is "hyper-hydrating".
Which of the following is one of the "classic" risk factors for CHD?
a. cigarette smoking b. family history of CHD c. sedentary lifestyle d. poor diet.
The nurse understands the importance of evaluating the progress of growth in pregnant women, infants, children, and adolescents, detecting under- and over-nutrition in all age groups, and measuring changes in body composition over time. The nurse should recognize that all of these purposes can be served through:
a. anthropometric measurements. b. functional tests of nutrition status. c. biochemical tests of protein status. d. physical examination for signs of malnutrition.