Folic acid is added to ____ in order to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

________ is a calcium supplement that tends to be better absorbed, especially by older people whose secretion of stomach acid tends to be reduced.

What factor is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

Which type of vegetarian excludes all animal-derived foods except eggs?

The ____ is the average daily amount of a nutrient that appears to be adequate for individuals when there is not sufficient scientific research to calculate an RDA.

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.  Based on your text, answer the following questions. Jill’s research on the risks of excess protein should lead her to give what advice to John?

Vignette #1 Suzanne and Bob have noticed that Kelly, their 16-year-old daughter, has been losing weight lately. She exercises at the gym almost 4 hours a day and seems to be skipping meals. They discuss this with Kelly at the dinner table, but she says there is no problem and urges them to stop worrying. Before taking drastic steps, Suzanne and Bob call their pediatrician. They discuss what has been going on with Kelly and begin to gather facts concerning disordered eating. Let’s see how much they have learned by answering these questions. What would be the best way for the parents to approach Kelly about this problem?

A diet which overemphasizes ____ is likely to lead to a(n) ____ deficiency in children.

Which statement concerning herbal remedies is accurate?