What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity?
a. xerophthalmia
b. night blindness
c. bright yellow skin
d. hardening of the macula in the eye
e. rough, dry skin
c
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Which energy-yielding nutrients are found in part of the structural component of muscles and help regulate digestion?
a. Fats b. Alcohols c. Proteins d. Carbohydrates e. Vitamins and minerals
A client states that he will be able to get his cholesterol down if he just changes his diet and exercises more. What information would be helpful for him to know?
a. Diet and exercise will not lower cholesterol level. b. In addition, reducing omega-6 fatty acids will reduce risk of heart disease. c. In some persons, genetics can influence the production of cholesterol in the body that is not controlled by behavior changes. d. Reducing plant foods containing cholesterol and animal products in the diet will facilitate cholesterol lowering.
Fruit juices should be limited to four to six ounces per day for all the following reasons except:
a. fruit juice should be offered in a bottle. b. fruit juices are not nutrient dense and may displace other foods. c. no fruit juice should be offered before at least six months of age. d. excess fruit juices can lead to diarrhea in infants and young children.
What is an acceptable range of weight (lbs) of a healthy newborn infant?
a. 4-4 ½ b. 5-6 c. 6 1/2-8 d. 8 1/2-10 e. 10 1/2-12