Adults are approximately 50% water by weight
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
You might also like to view...
Karl is taking a nutrition class and has decided that his diet needs improvement. He has learned about many different types of foods, nutrients, and health problems associated with the diet. Some of Karl's biggest dietary concerns include losing body fat, increasing dietary fiber, and decreasing his late-night snacking. Karl normally skips breakfast to be able to sleep the extra 15 minutes before
running to his first class of the day. His first meal of the day is around 3 p.m. and consists of convenient foods found in the university union such as Chinese food, a burger and fries, or a few slices of pizza and a cola. After his afternoon lunch he relaxes with friends who often play video or computer games. Around 8:30 p.m. Karl and his friend order take-out or drive to the nearby fast-food restaurant for a tasty meal before starting to study. Throughout his night time studying Karl snacks on potato chips, pretzels, and more cola. Karl's bed time is around 1 a.m. Which of the following behavior changes would help Karl improve his dietary fiber intake? A) Having a breakfast meal that consists of sausage and apple juice B) Increasing the number of potato chips that he eats during his evening study session C) Having a small, colorful salad with his lunch D) Switching his beverage to low-fat milk instead of cola
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy:
a. can result in a fetal alcohol syndrome baby. b. is extremely rare in the U.S. (1 infant in 1 million). c. can be safe if only an occasional drink is consumed. d. is allowed after the second trimester only.
Excess fluoride can cause discolored teeth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What are characteristics of an essential nutrient