Oversecretion of the hormone leptin will result in weight gain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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A) a seizure B) edema C) exercise-induced hypotension D) heat cramps
Which type of anemia is characterized by premature destruction of red blood cells?
a. Megaloblastic anemia b. Aplastic anemia c. Hemolytic anemia d. Thalassemia
Devin is a 5-year-old who is a very picky eater. His doctor has measured his BMI to be in the 10th percentile for height and weight. His mother and father are both average-sized adults. Devin's mother is very concerned about Devin's picky nutritional behavior. Devin has recently not been eating his normal volume of food and he has only been eating a few of his favorite foods. Despite his small
body type Devin is very physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer. Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity because he is underweight; however, Devin's mother feels that he needs to be getting more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future. Answer the following question(s) to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines. What should Devin's parents do to get him to eat more healthy food? A) Bribe him with dessert B) Provide him with healthy food options C) Provide him with whatever he wants to eat D) Punish him for not finishing his meals and snacks
John is a 22-year-old college student who eats on the run. He has decided to improve his diet with supplements. At the vitamin shop, the salesman suggests 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C, 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C, and 45 milligrams of iron. Which of these recommendations exceeds the DRI for the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for John?
A) vitamin C at 1,000 milligrams B) iron at 45 milligrams C) vitamin C at 5,000 milligrams