Which of the following is a feature of the Daily Values found on food labels?
a. They are updated every two years as mandated by the USDA
b. They are expressed on a "per 1000-kcalorie intake" basis
c. They assist people in determining whether a food contains a little or a lot of a nutrient
d. They define a food as an excellent source of a nutrient if it contributes at least 50% of the dietary recommended intake
c
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a. developing a data collection plan b. setting the parameters of the assessment c. setting priorities d. choosing a plan of action
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for selenium for a 20-year-old male is 55 micrograms per day
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron utilization?
a. Most of the body's iron is recycled b. The chief storage site for iron is the intestinal epithelium c. Iron is absorbed better from supplements than from foods d. Iron from nonheme food sources is absorbed better than that from heme food sources e. Vegetarians need 4 times the iron as non-vegetarians.
Which portion of the stomach is involved in mixing foodstuffs?
a. pylorus b. antrum c. fundus