BMI and _______________ are used to initially assess the degree of obesity and for monitoring the patient's response to obesity treatment.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


waist circumference

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When energy intake equals energy needs a person is in:

a. positive energy balance. b. energy balance. c. basal metabolism. d. negative energy balance.

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Currently there is enough food produced in the world to provide every person with at least _____ kcal per day

a. 1700 b. 2200 c. 2700 d. 3200

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Which organelle is the cellular power station?

1.Nucleus 2.Cytoplasm 3.Mitochondria 4.Ribosome

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A child with diarrhea and an allergy to lactose would most likely be given:

a. a cow's milk-based formula (Enfamil). b. a lactose-free formula (Similac Sensitive). c. a protein hydrolysate formula (Nutramigen). d. an amino acid-based formula (Neosure). e. none of the above

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