BMI is constant throughout childhood
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Measurements for weight, length, or head circumference below the _____ percentile indicate that an infant is small for gestational age (SGA), whereas measurements above the _____ percentile indicate that an infant is large for gestational age (LGA).
A. 5th; 80th B. 10th; 95th C. 25th; 85th D. 15th; 95th E. 10th; 90th
Which of the following statements about freezing is false?
a. Freezing ruptures cell membranes as the ice crystals expand. b. Packages or bags that have a heavy frost clinging to the outside should not be purchased because this is a sign of thawing and refreezing. c. Refrozen fruit is flaccid and less flavorful. d. A temperature of 32 degrees F should be maintained at all times during storage and transport of frozen fruit.
In client teaching for prevention of cardiovascular disease, the following should be included:
a. being overweight does not increase risk, but avoid obesity. b. maintaining lower HDL cholesterol levels can be protective. c. total cholesterol levels need to be checked every five years starting at 20 years old. d. attention to lowering risk factors needs to start when there is evidence of beginning disease.
Which statement is true of body mass index?
a. It correlates with disease risks. b. It decreases by 1 unit for every 10 years of life. c. It provides an estimate of the fat level of the body. d. It is defined as the person's height divided by the square of the weight. e. Its absolute value is less important than the rate at which it changes.