Gertrude has a young son named Ben, and wants to know how to make sure he grows strong bones. Ben’s pediatrician advises her to include calcium-rich foods in his daily diet so he can attain a high bone mass. Why is this so important?

Mimi, who weighs 190 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the “10-calorie rule,” which would mean she should aim for ____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to ____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

Mark visited a local café near work and was debating what to order. He was trying to cut down on caffeine but knew that in addition to coffee, soft drinks and tea also have caffeine in them. Which choice would provide the least caffeine for Mark?

The type of activity that relates to endurance and cardiovascular fitness is termed ____.

What water contaminant can cause neurologic damage in children?

What substances are normally present in feces?

Aging usually decrease one’s need for ______.

Which food additive might be added by a manufacturer to maintain palatability and wholesomeness of a product?

What is a feature of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Testing for gestational diabetes is usually done ______.