Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on
implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information.Donna can lower her risk of skin cancer by consuming foods high in beta-carotene such as _____.
a. cucumbers
b. apples
c. cantaloupe
d. bananas
e. avocados
c
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A. divide the number of kcal by 9 B. multiply the number per serving by 9 C. multiply the number of kcal by 4 D. divide the number of kcal by 4
This type of measure indicates the amount of fat stored subcutaneously:
a. Waist circumference measure b. BMI c. Skinfold measure d. Height-to-weight ratio
Which of the following would be the first step in the treatment of someone with diarrhea?
a. correct the underlying medical condition b. place the patient on NPO c. start parenteral nutrition d. start an oral rehydration solution
What is the most common cause of adhesions?
a. abdominal surgery b. pneumonia c. obesity d. diabetes e. rheumatoid arthritis