Breastfeeding women on a vegetarian diet tend to get plenty of protein as long as their energy intakes are adequate
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?
A. an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state B. the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose C. the glucose content of a given food D. the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels
Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby. To encourage Kari to breastfeed, you provide some factual information by telling her that ________.
A. breastfeeding can reduce her baby's risk of cystic fibrosis in childhood B. human milk is a rich source of iron, calcium, and vitamin D C. human milk has the same composition as infant formula D. breastfeeding can help her lose the body fat she gained during pregnancy
Which of the following proteins provides a sensitive test for protein status?
a. Albumin b. Prealbumin c. Hemoglobin d. Hematocrit
When B vitamins are consumed in their coenzyme forms,
A. intestinal absorption of fat is enhanced. B. more energy is available to the body. C. toxicity of B vitamins is likely to occur. D. they are broken down to free vitamins in the stomach and small intestine prior to absorption.