The EAR for nutrients represents the average amount of a nutrient needed by a population meaning its value is usually enough to meet the needs of most healthy people.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer: False
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Which of the following statements about thrush is correct?
a. Thrush forms painful lesions around the lips and nose. b. Thrush is a viral infection caused by Candida albicans. c. Thrush is an opportunistic infection of the mouth and throat. d. Thrush alters taste but does not interfere with the mechanics of eating.
Which of the following statements accurately defines the U.S. intake of saturated fats?
a. Zero saturated fat diets are possible with expert help. b. More than half of the fat in most meats is saturated. c. Tropical oils are frequently used by consumers. d. Tropical oils are commonly found in commercially prepared foods. e. Vegan diets and mixed diets have about the same amount of saturated fats.
Which substances, produced as a result of genetic codes, are central to life and health because they determine which chemical changes will take place within the body?
a. glucose and hormones b. enzymes and proteins c. cholesterol and triglycerides d. insulin and glucagon e. glycogen and water
Which of the following statements accurately describes fat cell development?
a. While fat cells grow and shrink in size, their number is fixed. b. An obese person has more and larger fat cells than does a healthy-weight person. c. The number of fat cells grows substantially during early adulthood, as energy expenditure begins to decline. d. Researchers have concluded there is no way to induce fat cell death. e. When energy out exceeds energy in, the number and size of fat cells decrease.