Vitamin E is critical for
A. normal fetal and early childhood development.
B. athletic performance.
C. postmenopausal bone health.
D. adolescent growth.
Answer: A
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The ion that enters myofibrils and stimulates actin and myosin to shorten the cell (contract) is:
a. iron. b. calcium. c. sodium. d. potassium.
Brittany is a part-time student who works at a part-time job 25 hours per week. Between working, going to class, and studying she does not have much time to cook meals at home. Brittany is looking for some good dietary advice on how to eat healthy but does not have the money or time to visit with a registered dietitian. Answer the following question(s) to help Brittany get on track to living
healthy. In addition to eating a well-balanced diet, what other Dietary Guideline recommendation should Brittany follow to improve her overall dietary health? A) Reduce psychological stress B) Avoid foodborne illness by cleaning hands and surfaces and cooking food properly C) Follow a regular sleep schedule D) Develop a spiritual belief system
_____ are non-digestible substances in food that stimulate the growth of bacteria in the intestine
a. Flora b. Pathogens c. Prebiotics d. Probiotics
Vitamin B12 deficiency is particularly problematic because
A. It causes irreversable brain damage. B. It causes macrocytic anemia. C. It prevents folate from being converted to one of its active forms. D. Its UL is set too high.