Chapter 14, Problem B2CR

Along the lines of question 3, formulate a healthy diet for an actively growing 7-year-old.

Which is a true statement about limiting nutrients in infancy? a. Iron supplementation is initiated when infants are six months of age. b. Vitamin D supplementation is needed in breastfed infants because the content is low in breast milk. c. Low intake of dietary fiber is a common cause of constipation in infants. d. Fluoride is not needed until teeth start erupting in late infancy.

Which of the following statements is not true? a. Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body. b. Vitamins are required in small quantities for bodily function. c. Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others need to be obtained from diet. d. Vitamins come in two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.

What is the role of minerals in maintaining good health?

How can a fractured diapliysis release fat globules into the bloodstream? The bone pierces fat stores in the skin. The yellow marrow in the diapliysis is exposed and damaged. The injury triggers the body to release fat from healthy bones. The red marrow in the fractured bone releases fat to heal the fracture.

Which is a true statement about limiting nutrients in infancy? a. Iron supplementation is initiated when infants arc 6 months of age. b. Vitamin D supplementation is needed in breastfed infants because the content is low in breast milk. c. Low intake of dietary fiber is a common cause of constipation in infants. d. Fluoride is not needed until teeth start erupting in late infancy.

_________lowers blood sugar levels; ____________ raises the level of blood sugar. a. Glucagon; insulin b. Insulin; glucagon c. Gastrin; insulin d. Gastrin; glucagon

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? vitamin A vitamin E vitamin K vitamin C

Which of the following statements is not true? Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body Vitamins are required in small quantities for bodily function Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others need to be obtained from diet Vitamins come in two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.