Food irradiation makes food radioactive.
a. true
b. false
Ans: b. false
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a. It is an analog of ascorbic acid b. It is abundant in green leafy vegetables c. The body can synthesize it from cysteine d. Average intakes in the United States are lower than recommended
Kayla was a participant in a clinical study to determine how much vitamin C cures scurvy, the vitamin's deficiency disease. During the study, Kayla consumed only a formula diet that was nutritionally complete, except it did not contain vitamin C. Within a few weeks, Kayla developed scurvy. At that point, researchers gave 2 mg vitamin C to Kayla each day for a week, but her signs and symptoms of scurvy remained. In the weeks that followed, the scientists continued to increase Kayla's intake of the vitamin by 2 mg/week. After a week of taking 10 mg of vitamin C/day, Kayla reported feeling much better. Based on this information, the researchers concluded that Kayla's
A. EER for vitamin C was about 10 mg. B. RDA for vitamin C is 10 mg, plus 15 mg as a margin of safety. C. AI for vitamin C was 100 mg, which is 10 times that amount that cured her case of scurvy. D. requirement for vitamin C was 10 mg.
A 4 year old with asthma does not have food allergies. Her asthma routine requires a home breathing machine and two prescribed medications. Which statement is accurate about her nutrition needs?
a. her diagnosis is one of the more common types of special needs and is best managed by a reduced-calorie diet to compensate for restricted activity b. compliance with her nutrition recommendations can prevent ER visits for flare-ups c. her prescribed medications could impact her appetite and growth and so require nutrition services d. Asthma is likely to interrupt the normal progression of eating skills in a young child
A low birth weight infant weighs ________.
A. less than 6 pounds B. less than 7.5 pounds C. less than 7 pounds D. less than 5.5 pounds