Adequate intake of high-quality protein ________ the rate of muscle breakdown associated with aging?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Answer: Decreases

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Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.

_______ 1. Nutrient found in 60% of the human body _______ 2. An energy-yielding non-nutrient _______ 3. An organic micronutrient _______ 4. A measure of heat energy _______ 5. The capacity to do work _______ 6. Non-nutrient compounds found in plants _______ 7. An energy-yielding nutrient _______ 8. Number of nutrients known to be essential to humans _______ 9. Energy (kcal) required to increase temperature of 1 kg of water 1° C _______ 10. Number of essential minerals in the human diet _______ 11. A personal account of an event _______ 12. A sham treatment in controlled research studies _______ 13. Choosing experimental members without bias _______ 14. A tentative solution to a scientific problem _______ 15. Record of eating behaviors _______ 16. National public health initiative _______ 17. Record of all prescribed and over-the-counter medications _______ 18. Clinical examination of blood and urine _______ 19. Excess energy or nutrition _______ 20. A nutrient deficiency before outward signs have appeared a.  1 b.  16 c.  40 d.  Vitamins e.  Phytochemicals f.  Fat g.  Water h.  Hypothesis i.  Energy j.  Calorie k.  Placebo l.  Alcohol m.  Randomization n.  Anecdote o.  Healthy People p.  Diet history q.  Drug history r.  Overnutrition s.  Laboratory testing t.  Subclinical deficiency

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. Fat tissue is more metabolically active than muscle tissue. B. As the typical person ages, his or her metabolic rate increases slightly. C. A person can reduce his or her metabolic rate by eating a very-low-calorie diet. D. The average woman has a higher metabolic rate than the average man.

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The substances in active cultures in fermented dairy products (such as yogurt) that may support intestinal health are antibiotics

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which statement is consistent with the American Heart Association Dietary Guidelines and Strategies for Children??

A) ?Include 5-6 servings of fish per week, especially fatty fish. B) ?Choose chicken or turkey in place of legumes or tofu for some meals. C) ?Limit or avoid the use of artificial sweeteners. D) ?Balance dietary kcalories with physical activity to maintain normal growth.

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