1. All of the following are TRUE about fiber EXCEPT: Group of…

Question Answered step-by-step 1. All of the following are TRUE about fiber EXCEPT: Group of… 1. All of the following are TRUE about fiber EXCEPT:Group of answer choices it provides a feeling of satiety it may decrease blood cholesterol levels it elevates blood glucose levels it delays gastric emptying2. Which of the following statements about lead exposure in children is FALSE?Group of answer choices Children are more likely to have high blood levels if they live in a house built prior to 1978 High lead levels can cause learning disabilities and iron-deficiency anemia in young children Malnutrition decreases lead absorption Bottled water should be used to prepare infant formula to reduce exposure to lead-contaminated tap water3. All of the following foods pose a choking hazard for infants and children EXCEPT:Group of answer choices popcorn nuts peanut butter applesauce grapes4. Food allergies are a particular concern when introducing solid foods to children.  All of the following are TRUE regarding food allergies and infants/young children EXCEPT:Group of answer choices Infants are prone to allergies because their gut absorbs whole proteins Wheat cereal is introduced first because it is the least allergenic of all cereals Allergies are usually due to proteins present in foods Single-ingredient foods are introduced one at a time; watch for allergic reactions for the next 3 to 5 days before offering another food5. Vitamin A toxicity is known to cause all of the following EXCEPT:Group of answer choices kidney disease. reduced bone mineral density birth defects. permanent damage to the liver.6. Lactose intolerance is due toGroup of answer choices the inability to digest lactose. drinking lactose-fortified milks. an allergy to cow’s milk bacteria inhabiting the small intestine.7. A friend asks you if he should reduce dietary cholesterol to help prevent cardiovascular disease.  The best advice you could give him is:Group of answer choices Cholesterol is not as important as is saturated and trans fat intake Cholesterol, in general, does not matter Dietary cholesterol is a major contributor to heart disease Don’t worry.  Very few foods contain cholesterol8. All of the following are TRUE about failure to thrive EXCEPT:Group of answer choices Giving an infant low fat milk during the first year will prevent inadequate weight gain If a child’s current weight or rate of weight gain is significantly below (less that the 5th percentile) that of other children of similar age and gender, the child is failing to thrive. Undernutrition during infancy can delay the development of cognitive and motor skills Failure to thrive is a term describing inadequate growth in early childhood9. The keys to successful long-term weight loss include all of the following EXCEPT:Group of answer choices becoming aware of the cues that stimulate inappropriate eating shedding excess pounds quickly following a reduced calorie diet (not less than 1200 calories per day) choosing nutrient-dense foods increasing the level of physical activity10. Which food contains the highest amounts of saturated fatty acids?Group of answer choices butter coconut oil hamburger cheese11. Most people with Type 2 diabetes haveGroup of answer choices sarcopenia excess body fat insulin dependency osteoporosis12. Which of the following statements about a woman who has gestational diabetes is FALSE?Group of answer choices The fetus is likely to grow rapidly and be large for gestational age if the gestational diabetes is not controlled The mother is at increased risk for developing diabetes in the next 10 years Gestational diabetes usually disappears after she gives birth Gestational diabetes is common in women who are underweight when they become pregnant13. The leading cause of preventable birth defects and intellectual disability is ____________during pregnancyGroup of answer choices cocaine use tobacco use alcohol use caffeine consumption14. Which is not a permitted health claim?Group of answer choices Diets with enough calcium may reduce risk for osteoporosis Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. Consuming 2 cups of green tea everyday may reduce the risk of cancer All of these choices are permitted15. What is meant by  bioavailability of a vitamin and/or mineral in food?Group of answer choices All of these choices are correct. The total amount available from plant and animal food The amount absorbed and subsequently used by the body The amount that escapes destruction from food processing Biology Science Nutrition NUTRI 300 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)