7-12 – Flashcards

Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______________ kg/m2.

Which of the following is a key component of a sound weight-loss plan?

_______________ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ______ in trace minerals

The vitamin content of foods is diminished by all of the following EXCEPT

Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in which way?

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

For a healthy adult, the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

Free radicals

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake, but would also increase

The leading cause of blindness among older Americans is macular degeneration. Eating a diet rich in _________ can decrease the risk of this condition.

Bone remodeling refers to

The ability of the skin to synthesize vitamin D is decreased by

Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the

Because most B vitamins are ___________________, very little is stored and excess ends up in the urine or stool.

A niacin deficiency causes the disease _______________.

Which of the following is the best food source of riboflavin?

____________________________ is important in the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Lack of it will lead to a goiter.

In order to adequately absorb vitamin B-12, we need all of the following EXCEPT

This vitamin, when consumed during pregnancy, can help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida.

Iron is best absorbed in its ______ form.

Anemia can result from a deficiency of