An adverse or toxic reaction is most likely to occur if:
a) an individual overuses vitamin and/or mineral supplements.
b) the individual cannot absorb nutrients efficiently.
c) the individual's diet is not varied enough.
d) the individual overeats a particular food.
Ans: a) an individual overuses vitamin and/or mineral supplements.
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a. lard oil b. corn oil c. olive oil d. safflower oil e. tallow oil
Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of blood cholesterol in children?
a. Acceptable total cholesterol levels are up to 240 mg/d b. Cholesterol levels at birth are similar in all populations c. Childhood obesity and high cholesterol levels show a strong association d. Children with high cholesterol levels usually have parents with high cholesterol levels
Current recommendations for reducing cancer risk include all of the following except:
a. Limit physical activity. b. Control body weight. c. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. d. Avoid moldy grains and legumes.
Today's recommendations for fat intake emphasize ____
a. lowering the intake of all types of fat b. low-fat diets only for those at risk for heart disease c. replacing saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats d. consuming no more than 20 grams of fat per day e. consuming only 5 grams of fat per day