What is the major extracellular cation??

Which of the following is a feature of heavy metal intake and pregnancy?

a. Mercury, but not lead, can easily cross the placenta. b. Lead and mercury both damage the fetal nervous system. c. Pregnant women are advised to limit consumption of shark and swordfish to no more than once per week. d. Pregnant women are advised to avoid shellfish around the critical period of brain development but may resume normal intake thereafter. e. King mackerel and tilefish are both safe to consume as much as desired.

According to recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, endurance-trained athletes should consume 1.6-2.0 g of protein per kg body weight daily.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

When counseling a diabetic with limited education, which would be the most appropriate question to ask in assessing her comprehension level?

a. do you enjoy candy and sweets b. name a food that is a fat c. do you have difficulty swallowing or chewing d. how many meals and snacks do you consume each day

BMR is lowest during _____

a. pregnancy b. physical activity c. sleep d. sedentary activity e. focused thinking, like test-taking