What hormone stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth and promotes ejection of milk from mammary glands during breastfeeding?
a. oxytocin
b. serotonin
c. cortisol
d. epinephrine
e. norepinephrine
a
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The most absorbable dietary source of iron is
a. red meat b. dairy products c. green leafy vegetables d. citrus fruits
A "food jag" is a _____
a. period of increased physical activity in children and adolescents b. typical occurrence in children who are growing rapidly c. period when a child refuses to eat the same food twice, insisting on different foods at every meal d. period of increased appetite between growth spurts e. typical occurrence in children when they insist on eating limited amounts of only a few favorite foods
Which of the following statements is FALSE about excess sugar in the diet?
A.) Excess sugar can contribute to dental caries over time. B.) Excess sugar can result in elevated levels of fat in your blood. C.) Excess sugar is easily metabolized and the excess is excreted. D.) Excess sugar is stored as glycogen.
Factor that may prevent a diabetic from achieving tight blood sugar control include _____
a. use of medications that combat hypoglycemia b. being overweight c. declining cognitive function d. a new support system e. the likelihood for self-care