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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. Kelly visits her pediatrician and he notes several symptoms. Which of these symptoms is unlikely to be due to anorexia nervosa?

Todd is a full-time student on a limited food budget who, fortunately, has access to a kitchen and likes to cook his own meals. He always buys vegetables and fruits that are in season in order to save money. During the fall, he chooses ____.

According to MyPlate guidelines, which food portion exceeds the equivalent of 1 ounce from the protein foods group?

Which of the following is not noted as a group that may benefit from taking a multivitamin-mineral supplement under guidance of a physician or dietitian?

If Norma expends 2,000 calories per day to maintain her weight, about how much total fluid does she need?

Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?

Nutrients that leave the digestive tract by way of lymph are packaged as _________ that circulate throughout the body, allowing cells to withdraw fats from them.

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. Kelly’s parents suspect she is purging as a means of maintaining her weight. What complication may occur as a result?

Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he consumes only enough for his calorie needs?

Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?