Which of the following is considered a risk factor for low vitamin D status?
a. dark skin pigmentation
b. light skin pigmentation
c. low calcium intake
d. high calcium intake
Ans: a. dark skin pigmentation
You might also like to view...
Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. Brian's diet has been advanced. However, he has lost twenty pounds since his admission into the hospital. What is a
likely cause? A) an inability to voice his food preferences B) cardiac cachexia C) family interference D) poorly prepared food
Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term. Choose the best answer. You may use some answers more than once or not at all
A) Contain nitrogen B) Contain alpha-linked glucose C) Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts D) Are organic and needed in tiny amounts E) Form membrane bilayersDigestible polysaccharides:
Digestion of macronutrients begins in the mouth with enzyme action on:
a. starches by carbohydrases. b. proteins by proteases. c. fats by lipases. d. a and b e. a and c
Diet and exercise are the primary factors in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false