Fat stores concentrated around the stomach present a greater hazard to health than do fat stores located around the hips and thighs
1.True
2.False
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Which of the following statements describes the mineral nutrition of older adults?
a. Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. b. Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. c. Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. d. Vitamin D is more readily absorbed by the thinner skin of this group. e. Folate excesses are fairly common.
Iron-deficient anemic blood cells are small and pale. That is because they:
1.lack the minerals needed to color them. 2.lack the enzymes needed to grow to maturity. 3.lack the membranes needed to cover them. 4.lack the ferrous ions needed to synthesize hemoglobin. 5.lack the hormones needed to prompt them to grow to maturity.
Lipids are different from other major nutrients because they ____.?
A) ?contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen B) ?are soluble in organic solvents C) ?provide energy D) ?are digestible
Approximately 34% of all registered dietitians are clinical dietitians who work within hospitals.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)