List six different functions for water in the body
What will be an ideal response?
Carries nutrients and waste products throughout the body
Maintains the structure of large molecules such as proteins and glycogen
Participates in metabolic reactions
Serves as the solvent for minerals, vitamins, amino acids, glucose, and many other small molecules so that they can participate in metabolic activities
Acts as a lubricant and cushion around joints and inside the eyes, the spinal cord, and, in pregnancy, the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus in the womb
Aids in the regulation of normal body temperature, as the evaporation of sweat from the skin removes excess heat from the body
Maintains blood volume
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Using the data collected during your nutrition assessment, what vitamin and mineral supplementation would you recommend?
What will be an ideal response?
The main energy source for the lactic acid system during exercise is ________.
A. phosphocreatine B. triglycerides C. carbohydrates D. protein
Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?
a. Most toddlers but not infants consumed insufficient intakes of sodium b. The most popular food among these population groups was baked potatoes c. Most infants but not toddlers demonstrated food intake patterns consistent with MyPlate recommendations d. About one-fourth of the infants and toddlers failed to consume even one serving of fruits or vegetables daily
Approximately how much do Americans currently spend on complementary and alternative medicine annually?
a. $11 billion b. $40 billion c. $1 million d. $350 thousand e. $1 million