Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. toddlers 1 to 3 years of age?
a. Iron
b. Protein
c. Calcium
d. Vitamin C
e. Fiber
Answer: A
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a. due to the makeup of the gastric mucosa. b. due to the relatively large size of food protein molecules. c. through the presence of the enormous number of villi and microvilli. d. resulting from the large size of pancreatic enzymes on which nutrients become digested.
Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.
A. experiencing physical abuse as an adult B. having African-American ancestry C. being female D. being a low-birth-weight baby
What is the function of adipose cell hormone-sensitive lipase?
a. Hydrolyzes hormones involved in fat breakdown b. Synthesizes new adipose cells from simple fatty acids c. Hydrolyzes triglycerides to provide fatty acids for other cells d. Synthesizes long-chain fatty acids to provide precursors for other cells
Which of the following is a characteristic of eggs in nutrition?
a. Consumption of one egg per day by most people is not considered detrimental b. The omega-3 fatty acid content of eggs is increased by feeding hens more coconut oil c. The amount of cholesterol in one egg is about the same as in one serving of ice cream d. The cholesterol is found in approximately equal amounts in the yolk and the white (albumin)