Magnesium deficiency is
a. rare
b. common
c. seen in pregnant women
d. normal
Ans: a. rare
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Which of the following is considered to be the leading federal agency that protects human health and safety?
A) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics B) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) D) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
As an extra credit assignment, Professor Thompson had his nutrition class study different countries around the world that had wide-spread food insecurity. For the project students were asked to research socio-cultural norms, natural resources, climate, and government to learn more about causes of food insecurity in each student's selected country. The students were then asked to give a brief
report of their findings along with possible strategies for helping the country improve food security. Several commonalities were discovered among the students' reports. Natalie, one of Professor Thompson's students, decided that she wanted to help the cause of food insecurity and malnutrition. Which of the following actions could she take to make a difference? A) Fast once a week B) Volunteer at a community food bank or meal program C) Reduce the amount of food she eats daily D) Reduce her water use
Lydia's diet lacks ________, which is classified as a major mineral.
A. iron B. iodine C. selenium D. calcium
The single most effective way to teach nutrition to children is by
a. example. b. punishment. c. singling out only hazardous nutrition practices for attention. d. explaining the importance of eating new foods as a prerequisite for dessert.