Extreme weight-loss behaviors, such as vomiting, using laxatives, or taking diet pills, are a potential cause of under nutrition in adolescent girls
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Metabolic stress and trauma significantly affect nutritional requirements. Describe the changes in nutrient metabolism that occur in metabolic stress
Specifically address energy requirements and changes in carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism.
Kwashiorkor ________.
A. is a childhood allergy to human breast milk B. is caused by excessive consumption of cow's milk C. develops in infants who consume contaminated, high protein infant formulas D. is a disease of severely deficient protein intake
Irradiation _____
a. reduces disease causing germs b. negatively impacts the nutritional value of food c. causes dangerous substances to appear in food d. introduces radioactivity into food e. eliminates mercury
Which of the following foods would provide the highest nutrient density for calcium?
a. cheddar cheese b. fat-free milk c. ice cream d. frozen yogurt