The most appropriate use of body mass index (BMI) is to determine:
a. potential health risks in the general population.
b. potential health risks in the athletic population.
c. ideal weight for adults.
d. ideal weight for athletes.
a
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A) 75th-84th B) 85th-94th C) 95th-99th D) 100th and above
Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are produced in the:
a. cell nucleus. b. mitochondria. c. cell cytoplasm. d. muscle fibers
A short-stature female (5'2") was not consistently eating two or three meals a day. She usually had a piece of toast and coffee with cream and sugar at breakfast and never could quite eat all of her home-delivered noon meal. What dietary supplement would you recommend?
a. Multi-vitamin/mineral that is physiologically designed for elderly b. Calcium supplement only c. Folate, vitamin B12, and iron only d. Calcium and magnesium only
Carnitine, lipoic acid, and inositol are needed for overall health
A) but they are not essential nutrients. B) and since they are synthesized in only minimal amounts, we need to eat foods which are rich in these substances. C) are conditional nutrients. D) are partially essential nutrients.