Calcium supplements are warranted for all age groups because a normal diet will not provide adequate amounts of calcium
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mother who has experienced malnutrition prior to or after conception?
a. Inadequate fetal nourishment due to a poorly developed placenta. b. A temporary loss of insulin secretion c. If the baby is female, an elevated risk of that baby later in life to develop a chronic disease that could impair her ability to give birth to a healthy infant. d. Growth restriction in the fetus e. Higher risk of spontaneous abortion or stillbirth
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The results of one study are usually enough to convince nutrition scientists to adopt new ideas about nutrition-related topics. B. Since 1970, nutrition information has undergone few updates, because scientists have discovered all of the nutrients and determined their functions. C. Dietary recommendations are generally based on the findings of one team of nutrition researchers. D. It is not unusual for similar studies, especially those involving human subjects, to have different findings.
Which of these statements by an adult male with alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver indicates the greatest need for further education?
a. "I will not eat an 8-oz. steak every night." b. "I will eat hard candy and drink soft drinks for extra calories." c. "I will limit my drinking to a glass of wine a few times per week." d. "I will limit my sodium intake if I develop ascites."
All of the following are true regarding regular consumption of hot dogs, luncheon meats and vegetables preserved with nitrates EXCEPT:
1.it increases the risk of cancer of the liver. 2.it increases the risk of cancer of the stomach. 3.bacon and pickled vegetables contain high levels. 4.most cancer cases associated with nitrates occur in the U.S.