Which of the following is considered to be the leading federal agency that protects human health and safety?
A) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
B) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C
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Which of the following deficiencies leads to an increase in the level of transferrin in the body?
A. copper deficiency B. sodium deficiency C. potassium deficiency D. chromium deficiency E. iron deficiency
Omega-3 fatty acids may be important during periods of metabolic stress because they:
a. spare amino acids for tissue repair. b. blunt the body's metabolic response to stress. c. enhance immune function and reduce inflammation. d. help stimulate appetite so that patients achieve adequate oral intake.
Discuss how retinal is absorbed and transported in the body. What is its role in healthy vision and immune function?
What will be an ideal response?
An environmental factor that has contributed to the increasing prevalence of obesity is the:
a. increased seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables. b. relatively low increase in the price of sugar-sweetened beverages. c. increased use of genetically engineered foods. d. inborn preference for foods made with high-fructose corn syrup.