Which of the following groups of Americans has the highest risk of hypertension?
A. Native Americans
B. Asian Americans
C. African Americans
D. Non-Hispanic, white Americans
Answer: C
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Which of the following Acts passed by Congress pertains to nutrition labeling?
1.1990 Truth in Advertising Act 2.1993 Consumer Information Act 3.1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act 4.1990 Food and Drug Administration Nutrient Density Act
Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight from the fall to the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy is only eating an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner
Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises. In addition Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her menstrual period for 4 months. Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable. In addition to her dramatic weight loss, what other red flags for an eating disorder does Mandy exhibit? A) The beginning states of social isolation B) Strict and restrained eating patterns C) Loss of menstrual cycle D) Excessive exercise E) All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a health policy?
a. A hospital's guidelines for reporting incidents b. The recommended vaccine schedule in the United States c. The minimum hours nursing staff must work in order to receive health benefits d. The number of vacation days a health care worker may have yearly
What is the term for the amount of pressure needed to prevent the movement of water across a cell membrane?
a. Hypotension b. Hypertension c. Osmotic pressure d. Solute pressure e. Centripetal pressure