In the body, the amino acid tryptophan can be converted into
A. niacin.
B. vitamin B-6.
C. thiamin.
D. riboflavin.
Answer: A
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Sam has been overweight since the eighth grade and is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at his annual checkup. He tells his fiancée, Anna, who is now determined to learn as much as possible about this illness. Sam and Anna have found several reputable sites on the Internet in an attempt to help Sam reverse his condition. Let's ask several questions to see how much they have learned. Which statement
is correct concerning type 2 diabetes? a. Its incidence is decreasing due to greater awareness. b. It is less common than type 1 diabetes. c. It is characterized by too much glucose getting into the cells. d. Generally insulin injections are not required. e. Infrequent urination is a typical response.
A child is diagnosed as obese when ________.
A. weight-for-age reaches the 90th percentile B. stature-for-age reaches the 95th percentile C. BMI-for-age reaches the 95th percentile D. BMI-for-age reaches the 85th percentile
A 7-month-old infant weighing 7.5 kg needs approximately _____ calories/day
a. 600 b. 650 c. 735 d. 800 e. 875
Solutions to ending malnutrition will depend on all of the following EXCEPT:
1.ability of humans to work together to achieve peace. 2.establishing the English language as the global language. 3.ability of humans to work together to achieve improved sanitation. 4.ability of humans to work together to achieve social equity for women and children.