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A patient comes to the emergency room with very low potassium and dehydration. The doctor would want to ask if this patient has __________.

A
been following a liquid diet
B
been using diet pills recently
C
been taking diuretics
D
been following a low-carbohydrate diet
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When comparing convenience diet food to organic foods, we can conclude __________.

A
that organic food is more expensive
B
that convenience food has more additives
C
that organic food has less nutrition
D
that convenience food is better for you
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Which statement BEST describes a lifestyle with healthy eating habits?

A
John and his family follow a diet plan that consists of healthy foods. If they begin to gain weight, they eat only protein until their weight drops to where they want it to be.
B
Shannon and Shandra watch their weight carefully. They eat diets with no fat or sweets. Because of their plan, they stay very thin.
C
Andrew is a wrestler and needs to stay at a consistent weight. In order to do so, he follows the dietary recommendations of a dietician carefully and always maintains a balanced diet.
D
Maria and her brother Jose are obsessed with their appearance. In order to maintain a super-skinny look, Maria eats a low-calorie, no-fat, high-protein diet. In order to stay bulked up, Jose eats all protein and fats.
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Diets not only correct health problems, they can also cause health problems.

A
T
B
F
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How does a food pyramid help individuals eat a healthy diet?

A
A food pyramid illustrates the chemicals and additives put in foods so individuals can plan a diet with more natural ingredients.
B
A food pyramid makes suggestions on what food groups should be included in a healthy diet and what percentage of the diet each group should make up.
C
A food pyramid tells individuals the exact foods to eat each day and how much of each they can consume.
D
A food pyramid helps individuals plan their diet by giving guidelines on vitamins, minerals, and calories to consume each day.
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After a surgical weight loss procedure, which behavior would the doctor be most likely to recommend to the patient?

A
to eat a high-calorie, balanced diet
B
to take diuretics
C
to use a liquid diet
D
to take vitamin and mineral supplements
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An 18-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with high blood pressure and headaches. Doctors noticed that she looked very thin and discovered she had a heart problem. After talking with her, the doctor discovered that her symptoms were caused by dieting. Which type of diet would most likely cause these types of difficulties?

A
fasting diets
B
low-carbohydrate diets
C
diet pills
D
diuretics
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Planning meals in advance helps to control portions.

A
T
B
F
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A diet rich in fiber and fluids would be most beneficial for people with __________.

A
constipation
B
diabetes
C
high blood pressure
D
milk allergies
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Sanchez consumes a diet where he will not eat pork and will not eat meat with dairy products. He is most likely following this type of diet.

A
diabetic
B
kosher
C
low-fat
D
vegetarian
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You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. You ask your doctor, who responds that __________.

A
fad diets are a temporary fix but generally don't have any side effects
B
fad diets can be used several times a year to maintain a healthy weight
C
fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work
D
fad diets should never be used one right after the other; there should be a break between them
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How many calories are the basis for the calculation of the percent daily values?

A
1,500
B
1,750
C
2,000
D
2,500
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A kosher diet is an example of a diet that is based on __________.

A
morals and beliefs
B
laws and illnesses
C
health status and preferences
D
wishes and medications

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