A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or change?
a. gender
b. family history
c. weight
d. age
e. genetics
c
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It is recommended that adults consume 400 ?g (DFE) of folate daily. How does this recommendation change when a woman becomes pregnant?
a. Increases to 500 ?g (DFE) of folate daily b. Increases to 600 ?g (DFE) of folate daily c. Increases to 700 ?g (DFE) of folate daily d. Increases to 800 ?g (DFE) of folate daily
What is thermogenesis?
a. A fat metabolizing enzyme b. A fat synthesizing hormone c. The generation of heat d. The generation of water e. A release of oxygen, similar to oxygenation
Diarrhea can be caused by contaminated water, stress, or excessive fiber intake
Indicate whether statement is true or false.
Which of the following is a feature of malnutrition?
a. Dysentery is common and leads to diarrhea and nutrient depletion. b. Intestinal villi grow slightly larger to provide additional absorptive surfaces for nutrients. c. Digestive enzyme production increases in order to extract as much of the ingested nutrients as possible. d. Infections are uncommon due to insufficient availability of nutrients in the body to support growth of bacteria and viruses. e. Children typically recover well from marasmus if adequate food is provided.