The difference between fats and oils is based on
a. solubility in water and melting temperature.
b. consistency (liquid or solid) at room temperature and source.
c. the fatty acid content and the percentage of unsaturates.
d. the number of unsaturated bonds and the alcohol to which they are attached.
b
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The effectiveness of a group education program for decreasing the number of anemic pregnant women enrolled in a community nutrition program is best indicated by:
a. improved scores on a nutrition knowledge posttest b. improved scores on a Likert-type attitudinal scale c. an increase in hematocrit or hemoglobin levels d. an increase in the intake of dietary iron
A patient has been hospitalized for 17 days with multiple injuries following an accident. When should the discharge plan begin?
a. as soon as it is known when the patient will be discharged b. once the patient is stable c. on the first day of admission d. at least two days prior to discharge
Explain how metabolism takes place during fasting?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about pigments is false?
a. Sole have a high concentration of fast-twitch fibers. b. Salmon have a high concentration of slow-twitch fibers. c. Tuna are comprised of both fast- and slow-twitch fibers. d. Iron in myoglobin accelerates the oxidation of fat found in the muscle. e. all of the above statements are false f. none of the above statements is false Indicate whether the statement is true or false