Which of the following lifestyle modifications has the greatest effect in regard to reducing systolic blood pressure?
a. Limiting alcohol intake (one/day for women, two/day for men).
b. Following the DASH eating plan.
c. Reducing sodium intake to less than 100 mEq/day.
d. Reducing weight to the standard for "normal weight".
d
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A) provitamin D3 B) beta carotene C) panthenol D) ergosterol
Much of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:
a. irritable bowel syndrome. b. diverticular disease. c. infectious diarrhea. d. Crohn's disease.
The Upper Tolerable levels (US's) do what?
A. Represents the amounts of nutrients sufficient enough to meet the needs of most healthy people in a specific gender and life-stage group. B. Represents the maximum daily intake levels unlikely to pose risk of adverse health effects to most individuals. C. Represents the amounts of nutrients used as a goal when no RDA exists. D. Represents average amounts of nutrients to meet the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a given gender and life-stage group.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that an emotionally insecure person might overeat?
a. To relieve boredom b. To ward off depression c. In preference to socializing d. To satisfy energy needs only