In many people, chronic high intakes of _____ raise blood pressure
a. sodium
b. potassium
c. calcium
d. phosphorus
e. zinc
a
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In what stage on the continuum of nutritional health are metabolic systems in homeostasis and organs functioning at optimum level?
a. metabolic homeostasis stage b. substandard nutrient availability stage c. acute condition stage d. nonspecific signs and symptoms stage e. resilient stage
What condition results when the blood becomes too basic?
A) sickle cell anemia B) marasmus C) acidosis D) alkalosis
Maria has been asked to be a subject in a study to determine if additional vitamin A will promote the growth of healthy, strong fingernails. Since she wants the study to be as close to the "ideal" nutrition intervention study as possible, she will want to be sure that:
a. only the researcher knows which participants receive vitamin A. b. all of the participants are between 18 and 25 years of age. c. her chances of getting vitamin A are better than those of anyone else. d. half of the participants get something that looks like additional vitamin A but isn't.
Some women have found relief for morning sickness by
A. eating small, frequent meals high in complex carbohydrates. B. getting more exercise. C. sleeping for most of the morning. D. eating a snack just before bed.