Billy is six months old. Since his birth, Billy's weight and height have been in the 90th percentile on the growth charts. What does this tell you about Billy's growth and expected development?
A. Billy is underweight and is not growing well.
B. Billy is overweight and is consuming too many Calories.
C. Billy is growing consistently; he may grow to be a larger, but healthy, adult.
D. Billy is growing normally; he may grow to be a smaller, but healthy, adult.
Answer: C
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A. fish. B. fair advertising. C. pesticides. D. alcohol.
All of the following factors increase the risk of a baby being born small for gestational age EXCEPT:
a. the mom gained too much weight during pregnancy. b. the underweight mom only gained 10 pounds during the pregnancy. c. the mom smoked during pregnancy. d. the mom was underweight prior to pregnancy.
Which intervention would most likely contribute to prevention of type 2 diabetes?
A) sustained weight loss of 1 to 4 percent of body weight B) routine monitoring for diabetes at least once per year C) at least 90 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week D) increased intake of whole grains, red wine, and unsaturated fats
What is one difference between the Dietary Reference Intakes and the Daily Values? a. the Daily Values are used in the United States only
b. the Dietary Reference Intakes are to be used on food labels. c. the Daily Values are a better way of determining nutrient goals of individuals. d. the Dietary Reference Intakes do not account for age or gender. e. the Dietary Reference Intakes are expressed as a percent of total calories.