Indicate the effect that each of the following factors has on mineral absorption. Sugars such as lactose (for calcium):
a. increase absorption.
b. decrease absorption.
c. have no effect on absorption.
a
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A. Female, aging, and high estrogen B. Healthy body weight, active lifestyle, and a balanced dietary pattern that includes bone-building nutrients C. Strength training, low estrogen levels, and low protein intake D. Smoking, alcohol, and excessive caffeine intake
Which of the following can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes?
A. eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet B. exercising regularly C. maintaining a healthy body weight D. all of the above
Julie will be playing in a competitive soccer match at 11 am tomorrow. She plans on eating breakfast at around 7 a.m. If Julie weighs 150 lbs, how much carbohydrate should she consume as part of that pre-game meal?
A. 302-334 grams of carbohydrate B. 156-194 grams of carbohydrate C. 60-80 grams of carbohydrate D. 204-272 grams of carbohydrate
Which of the following statements about serum lab tests and iron deficiency is most accurate?
a. Increased transferrin and decreased ferritin indicate severity of iron deficiency. b. Hemoglobin and hematocrit are early indicators of iron deficiency. c. Decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit are the direct result of dietary iron deficiency. d. Decreased erythrocyte protoporphyrin causes iron deficiency.