Nutrition Questions
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Which of the following is considered a risk factor for low vitamin D status?A. Dark skin pigmentationB. Light skin pigmentationC. Low calcium intakeD. High Calcium intake
Eating high-fiber foods a couple times a week will help lower her LDL cholesterol.
What other info do you need to determine Rebecca's ten year risk of having a heart attack?
Choose the result(s) of children consuming a diet high in sugar.
Stage 2 treatment for adolescent obesity can be offered by a single provider
Which of the following is NOT part of national guidelines for physical activity for adolescents?a. Engage in at least 60 minutes of strenuous aerobic physical activity at least 5 days a weekb. engage in bone-strengthening activities at least 3 days a weekc. engage in muscle-strengthening activities at least 3 days a weekd. engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity almost every day
Which of the following is a result of eating family meals most days of the week?A. Higher intake of fruits and vegetablesB. Less risk of drug and alcohol useC. Better academic performanceD. All of the above
Which of the following factors contributes to increased iron needs among adolescents?A. Increased growth velocity during pregnancyB. Low dietary intake of ironC. Onset of menarcheD. All of the above
An overriding principle of nutrition labeling regulations is that nutrient content and health claims made about food on the packaging must be truthful
An individual's genetic traits play a role in how nutrient intake effects disease risk
Iron deficiency during childhood may decrease a child's ability to learn early in life but does not have a lasting affect on intellectual capacity
In general, % DV of 10% or more listed for nutrient in Nutrition Facts panels are considered "low," and those listed as 50% are more considered "high."
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called the "Food Stamp Program" subsidizes food purchases of low-income families
School wellness policies are only required for schools that offer a la carte foods for sale
You decide to have a glass of milk along with shrimp, fruit salad, baked beans, and spinach salad. Which basic food group is missing from your plate?A. VegetablesB. FruitsC. GrainsD. Protein Foods
Almost all multiple-ingredient foods must be labeled with nutrition information
The term "enriched" on a food label means that extra vitamins and minerals have been added to the food to bolster nutritional value
Individuals who are lactose-intolerant and do not consume dairy products are at risk for a ______ deficiency.
The nutrients most likely to be missing from the diets of vegans areA. Vitamins A, D, E, iron and zincB. Vitamin B6, D, B12, iron and calciumC. Vitamin B6, B12, E, zinc, and cholineD. Vitamins A, D, E, folate and iron
The primary components of individual-level nutrition assessment consist of visual physical assessment, food frequency questionnaire administration, body weight measurement, and blood draw.