The RDA for protein for older adults is __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: 0.8 g/kg
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A. Being pregnant B. Having a lower than normal level of thyroid hormone C. Having a higher than normal level of cholescystokinin D. Consuming essential fatty acids
Protein-energy malnutrition has been completely eradicated in the United States
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Your Aunt Gladys has a family history of heart disease. She decides to begin eating a bowl of oatmeal every morning to help lower her blood cholesterol. After about a month of following this routine, her cholesterol declined about five points. What is the most likely explanation for this effect??
A) ?Oatmeal is a low-fat food and inhibits the body's synthesis of cholesterol. B) ?Oatmeal is high in complex fibers that inhibit cholesterol-synthesizing enzymes. C) ?Oatmeal consumed on a regular basis suppresses the craving for high-cholesterol foods. D) ?Oatmeal is high in soluble fibers that trap bile, causing the body to use more cholesterol for bile replacement.
At home, where teenagers are frequently snacking, the best strategy for parents is to stock the pantry with _____
a. plenty of diet drinks and low-fat snacks b. easy-to-grab foods that are nutritious c. enough food for only one snack a day d. 100-kcalorie snack packs e. only small ice cream cups, not larger pints