Older adults who suffer from sarcopenia may benefit from high-protein diets. High protein intake will also help to keep their bones strong.
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
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A. vitamin C B. vitamin B12 C. vitamin D D. folate
How could you determine if you were consuming enough, but not too much, of all the required nutrients?
Which of the following approaches is likely to be helpful in implementing long-term dietary changes?
a. Insist that the individual get ready for change. b. Emphasize what not to eat, rather than what to eat. c. Encourage only one or two changes at a time. d. Visit the home and remove unsuitable foods.
A woman who is a varsity soccer player has a BMI of 26, a waist circumference of 32, and 23percent body fat. What would you say about her body composition?
a. she is obese and at risk for developing chronic diseases b. she has a high level of visceral fat accumulation c. her performance will be affected by her body fat accumulation d. she is within recommendations for waist circumference and percent body fat e. her BMI puts her in the overweight category,which trumps waist circumference and body fat percentage