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Nutrition Finals

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show chemicals in food used by the body for growth and health  
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An essential nutrient:   show
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A food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. How many calories does this food contain?   show
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How many calories are supplied by a vitamin?   show
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Which nutrient is the medium for all bodily processes?   show
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show protein, carbohydrate, and fats  
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show all of these are correct  
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Since the 1980s, prevalence of obesity has:   show
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___________ chemical reactions in the cells of the body that change food into energy.   show
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show 84  
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show 1) maintain energy 2) increase vitality 3) prevent certain diseases  
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Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of:   show
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All of the following are considered nutrients except :   show
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show  
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b) vitamins   show
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show  
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show C) alcohol  
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Which is NOT a water soluble vitamin?   show
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show Carbohydrates  
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Hunger is the psychological desire to eat food.   show
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The balance part of a healthful diet means that there are a combination of foods that provide a balance of nutrients.   show
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The emphasis of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans section that states, "Limit Fats, Salt and Sugar" can be summed up with one word describing a healthful diet:   show
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show False  
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My Pyramid is a set of principles developed by the US department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Agriculture to assist Americans in designing a healthful diet and lifestyle.   show
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show False  
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show 9  
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show 92  
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show 47%  
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A health professional with a bachelor's degree in a defined program of nutrition and dietetics is a _______?   show
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Nutrition is a science discipline that has been studied for centuries.   show
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show An experiment.  
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Epidemiological studies are tightly controlled experiments that include some sort of intervention.   show
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show True  
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The cellular structure where genetic information is located is called the:   show
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show Cell, Tissue, Organ, System  
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The psychological desire to consume foods is known as a:   show
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show Mechanical Digestion  
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show Epiglottis  
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show The stomach  
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The______ is the microvilli of the small intestine's lining that greatly increases its absorptive capacity.   show
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The gallbladder assists in the digestion of:   show
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show Carbohydrates, protein and fat.  
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show True  
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Foods or products that provide or help produce good bacteria in the large intestines are called:   show
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show False  
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Almost all cases of peptic ulcers occur in the large intestines.   show
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show True  
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Food intolerances are the same as food allergies.   show
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Untreated celiac disease can lead to:   show
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Chronic diarrhea is usually caused by an infection from bacteria, virus or parasite.   show
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Any person going two days without a bowel movement is considered constipated.   show
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show False  
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show Kidneys  
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Plants make ______ through the process of photosynthesis.   show
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show Sugars  
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Which is a disaccharide consisting of one glucose and one galactose model?   show
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_________ is the digestible form of carbohydrate found stored in plants.   show
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show False  
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________ is the storage for of carbohydrates in animals.   show
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show True  
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show Begins in the mouth, ceases in the stomach, then continues in the small intestine.  
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Lactose intolerance is the same as a milk allergy.   show
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In order to be absorbed out of the small intestine and into the body, carbohydrate must be digested down to:   show
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Fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease by blocking the absorption of dietary ______ in the bloodstream.   show
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When blood sugar is high ______ is released, when blood sugar is low ________ is released.   show
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Instant mashed potatoes have a higher glycemic index than an orange does.   show
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show The sugar added to food during processing and in food preparation.  
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show False  
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There appears to be a relationship between increased intake of sugar and obesity.   show
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All of the following are benefits of eating food rich in fiber EXCEPT:   show
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show Obesity and inactivity increase the risk of acquiring this type of diabetes.  
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Type 2 diabetes occurs least often in which the following ethnic groups?   show
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show True  
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show False  
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show False  
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show Cold water fish  
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show They are an essential part of your diet.  
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show Animal products.  
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show Carries the water soluble nutrients.  
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One of the functions of fat in the body is to provide fluidity of the cell membrane for proper cell function.   show
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Fats are absorbed the same way carbohydrates and proteins are absorbed.   show
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show Chylomicrons  
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The following are all primary fates of absorbed dietary fats EXCEPT:   show
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show False  
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All of the 300 Kcals in pea soup comes from a combo of carbohydrate, fat and protein. If carbs make up 40% of the kcals and protein makes up 15%, what percent is fat?   show
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An antherogenic diet is a diet that increases risk of heart disease. Such a diet can be categorized by all of the following EXCEPT:   show
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show True  
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show VLDL  
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Diets higher in trans and saturated fats cause a decrease removal of _______, thus leading to higher levels circulating in the blood.   show
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Which lipoprotein actually removes cholesterol from cells and blood vessels?   show
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People should not make efforts to reduce their intakes of food cholesterol very stringently because:   show
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show False  
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Protein in the body can be found in:   show
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show Nitrogen  
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_________ amino acids are not produced by the body and must be obtained from food.   show
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show Modifying essential amino acids.  
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Genes are segments of DNA that carry instructions to use amino acids to make unique ______.   show
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A protein's function is determined by it's _______.   show
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Polypeptides are amino acids joined together by peptide bonds: these are also called proteins.   show
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A meal of red beans and rice is an example of supplementaion.   show
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One of the most important roles of protein in the body if for:   show
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show False  
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Electrolytes are protein.   show
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Protein in the blood is able to attract hydrogens and help maintain acid-base balance.   show
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If Mary weighs 140 pounds and her RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram body weight, what would be her recommended protein intake?   show
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show True  
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show Milk  
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show 0.8  
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show 1.5-1.75  
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show Kidney disease complications, high cholesterol and bone loss.  
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The only vegetable source of a complete protein is:   show
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show Pregnant women  
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Beta-Carotene supplements are recommended since it is difficult to eat enough beta carotene rich foods daily.   show
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show True  
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Which of the following foods would be considered a poor source of dietary Vitamin E?   show
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The main function of Vitamin K is:   show
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All of the following are involved in the release of energy from foods EXCEPT:   show
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show False  
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show Antioxidant  
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show Bone remodeling  
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Deficiency symptoms of niacin include all of the following EXCEPT:   show
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show Vitamin B6  
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show Folate  
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In order to keep blood homocysteine levels down, these 3 vitamins must be present in the diet.   show
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show Aids in elimination  
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The stage of cancer where cancerous cells grow out of control and invade surrounding tissues is called ________.   show
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The following are all ways to reduce risk of cancer EXCEPT:   show
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show Chicken  
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Toxic intake levels of vitamins and minerals are most likely reached by consuming _________.   show
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show False  
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show Sodium and choloride  
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show False  
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show Spinach  
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show Water sanitizer  
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________ is the degree which our bodies can absorb and use nutrients.   show
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The mineral responsible for muscle contraction is:   show
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Functions of sulfur include all of the following EXCEPT:   show
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show E  
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One of the primary sources of fluoride is tap water.   show
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Iodine is critical for synthesis of _______ hormones.   show
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show True  
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show Energy metabolism  
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show Iron  
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show True  
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Plant products are the best source of copper in the diet.   show
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show Osteoperosis  
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show Intracellular  
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All are examples of water acting as a lubricant EXCEPT:   show
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show Socio economic status  
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show 10-14%  
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The primary avenues of fluid excretion are urine, sweat, feces, evaporation and _______.   show
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The DRI guidelines from the Institute of Medicine on how much water or fluids adult males should drink each day are approx:   show
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________ water is water that has had all dissolved minerals and contaminants removed so it can be useful for research and medical procedures.   show
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Depletion of body fluid that results when water excretion exceeds water intake is called:   show
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show True.  
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Women absorb a high % of alcohol than men.   show
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Alcohol contain _____ kcals per gram.   show
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show Fetal Alcohol Syndrome  
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Alcohol related ______ causes anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or tenderness, jaundice, and on occasion mental confusion.   show
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Which of the following is not a direct result from physical activity?   show
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show 190 beats per minute  
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show ATP  
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Muscle tissue contains ___ to ____ times as much creatine phosphate as ATP.   show
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When oxygen availability is limited in the cell, pyruvic acid is converted to_______.   show
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Protein makes up at least 10% of the fuel during physical activity.   show
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show B vitamins  
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show True  
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Another term for carbohydrate loading is ______ loading.   show
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show Syncope  
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show Sports  
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Sports bars and sports drinks are considered ergogenic acids.   show
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Which of the following is a compound made from amino acids that is found in the mitochondrial membrane of our cells?   show
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show False  
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show Third  
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show 25-35 pounds  
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__________ is an essential fatty acid important for eye, brain, and nervous system development.   show
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Morning sickness can be cured without hurting the fetus.   show
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All of the following are known teratogens EXCEPT:   show
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The fat content in breast milk changes with the growth of the baby as well as changing with the course of each feeding.   show
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Breastfeeding woman need as much iron as pregnant women.   show
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show True  
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show False  
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show Waiting until the GI tract is better developed before introducing solid foods.  
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Cow milk is too high in protein and can cause GI tract distress in babies under the age of 1.   show
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show Every 2-3 hours  
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show Insecurity  
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Early adolescence is a crucial time for ensuring adequate bone density acquisition.   show
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show Worms  
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The disease caused by a parasite with symptoms of diarrhea is called:   show
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A ______ is a chemical produced by a microorganism that harms tissues or causes harmful immune responses.   show
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show Hydrochloric acid  
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The majority of bacteria that cause food borne illnesses grow best in temperatures between:   show
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Recombinant bovine growth hormone is injected into some _______ to induce the animals to grow more muscle and less fat.   show
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Substances found on the GRAS list are known to be:   show
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Which of the following causes headaches and difficulty breathing?   show
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The FDA sets tolerances levels on pesticides before they can be used on foods.   show
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show False  
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Another term used to describe specific farming methods that improve soil conservation, crop yields, and food security is __________.   show
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Both Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are diseases of overnutrition.   show
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Which eating behavior is associated with wasting fossil fuels?   show
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