Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?
A. Fasting blood glucose levels that are consistently between 75 and 99 mg/dl
B. Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl
C. Waist circumference that is 32 inches
D. Body temperature that is over 101°F
Answer: B
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On Saturday mornings, to which groups do food companies direct their TV advertising?
A. children and adolescents B. elderly and retired C. newlyweds and professionals D. homemakers and parents
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Snacks have no place in a child's diet. B. Because of the choking hazard, children should not be offered cut-up raw vegetables until they are at least 7 years of age. C. A child's appetite typically increases as his or her growth rate increases. D. It's unusual for young children to have food jags.
Which of the following statements about the assessment of food intake is FALSE?
a) Food frequency questionnaires do not give specific information about an individual's food intake. b) Food records are reliable but individuals may change their usual intake while recording his or her intake. c) The most common error made in reporting food intake is to overestimate portion sizes. d) Food intake records should include one weekend day for greatest accuracy.
Health disparities exist when a segment of the population bears a disproportionate incidence of a health condition or illness
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false