A 5'9" female weighs 120 lbs. What does her BMI indicate?

a. increased risk for morbidity due to low BMI
b. within normal healthy standards
c. increased risk for morbidity due to a BMI indicating overweight
d. increased risk for morbidity due to a BMI indicating obesity


Answer: a. increased risk for morbidity due to low BMI

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Morgan Simmons, a 74 year old, is on hemodialysis. She wants to continue consuming three cups of non-fat milk per day. The dietitian explains:

a. "Continue consuming 3 cups a day; you need calcium and vitamin D." b. "Increase your milk intake to 4 cups per day." c. "Milk contains phosphorus and too much can be harmful for your medical condition." d. "Do not drink milk at all. Take the vitamin D and calcium supplements instead."

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Approximately how many grams of fat do three tablespoons of salad dressing add to a salad?

a. 12 b. 15 c. 27 d. 30

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The abnormal craving for nonfood items, such as cornstarch, clay, dirt, or baking soda, is known as __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Twelve-year old Pierre has been diagnosed with gluten sensitivity so he needs to avoid foods which have either the GFCO or the CSA Seal of Recognition. 2. The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet. 3. Grandpa has inflamed swollen and bleeding veins in the rectum and anus so he needs to increase dietary fiber and fluid intake.

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