All of the following mineral deficiencies are considered priority problems in developing countries EXCEPT:

a. magnesium deficiency.
b. iron deficiency.
c. zinc deficiency.
d. iodine deficiency.


a

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A major feature of therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) recommended for treatment of high blood cholesterol is:

a. avoiding all foods that contain cholesterol. b. reducing sodium intake to less than 2 g/day. c. limiting total fat intake to less than 30% of energy intake. d. limiting saturated fat intake to less than 7% of energy intake.

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John has added up all the beverages he consumes in a day and realizes that he consumes a total of 16 cups per day. Half of what he drinks (8 cups) is coffee because he is a truck driver and is on the road constantly. How much more water does John have to drink?

a. He is already consuming enough fluids b. He needs to "make up" for half of the caffeinated beverages with water—so 4 cups c. He needs to "make up" for all of the caffeinated beverages with water—so 8 cups d. He should drink 2 additional cups of coffee or water per day

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Which of the following foods has a high allergic potential?

a. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich b. Baked chicken c. Vegetable rice pilaf d. Fruit cup

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Which food-related behaviors can negatively affect the quality of adolescents' diets?

A. eating out B. snacking C. meal skipping D. All of these choices are correct.

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