Discuss the role of water in the diet
What will be an ideal response?
Approximately 60% of the body is water. Water is involved in all vital processes in the body and is the nutrient of
greatest concern to the physically active individual. In addition to the water contained in foods, it is recommended
that an additional 8 glasses of fluids should be consumed daily.
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The cells of the large intestine are designed to absorb water.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Types of food with a low glycemic index are often:
a. highly processed. b. high in fiber. c. high in sugar. d. low in fat.
Which of the following populations is at the greatest risk for a vitamin B-12 deficiency?
A. Vegans B. Adolescents C. Pregnant women D. Young adults with type 1 diabetes
A college student who has been feeling fatigued decides to take an energy-boosting supplement advertised on a television infomercial and endorsed by a professional athlete. She reports feeling more energetic after taking the supplement but later discovers the supplement is only made of sugar. The student most likely experienced _____
a. the effectiveness of the energy supplement working in her body b. the placebo effect c. an increase in nerve impulse velocity caused by the sugar tablet d. an increase in blood pressure e. a decrease in blood pressure