Give five examples of the ways in which nutrient requirements during pregnancy change
Nutrient requirements vary during the course of pregnancy depending on pre-pregnancy nutrient stores, body size and composition, physical activity levels, stage of pregnancy, and health status.
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When trying to choose healthy whole-grain foods, the American Heart Association recommends one should look for a total carbohydrate to fiber ratio that is no more than:
a. 10:1. b. 5:1. c. 8:1. d. 12:1.
According to MyPlate, how many servings from the grain group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?
A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
Which of the following pathogens is contracted by consuming unpasteurized (raw) dairy products?
A) E. coli O157:H7 B) Giardia duodenalis C) Listeria monocytogenes D) Salmonella enteritidis
In cases of severe undernutrition, the small intestine will react by: a. shrinking to a much smaller surface
b. expanding to a much larger surface. c. increasing intestinal muscle activity. d. increasing the amount of nutrients absorbed. e. increasing the speed of digestion.