In addition to bone health, which of the following health problems is related to low vitamin D status during adolescence?
A) Increase risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease
B) Increased risk for muscle fatigue
C) Decreased physical performance
D) Decreased IQ
A
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Which of the following is NOT a common feature of nonfood cravings during pregnancy?
a. They are especially common in African-Americans b. They are often associated with iron-deficiency anemia c. They commonly include consumption of freezer frost and clay d. They are known to lead to premature delivery and to low-birth-weight infants
As compared to people who eat meat, people who consume a balanced vegetarian diet
A) are more likely to smoke. B) have an increased exposure to carcinogens. C) have a reduced risk for heart disease. D) are more likely to experience constipation.
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nutrition services are expected to expand. Why is this?
A. Dietitians will need to conduct fewer screening exams. B. There will be a decreased need for treatment of malnutrition. C. There will be more requirements for preventative services. D. Families will be required to pay for nutrition services. E. Individual state programs will no longer serve low-income Americans.
Vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene act as ________, which may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease
A) anticoagulants B) antioxidants C) free radicals D) provitamins