Dietetics Is the Knowledge and Practice Of

question 801

Multiple Choice

Dietetics is the knowledge and practice of:

• A)nutrients in the intestines.
• B)foods and diet.
• C)the teeth.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, reduced muscle activity, and slowed physiological activity, facilitating restorative processes.

Activation-Synthesis Theory

The idea that dreams are the result of the brain’s attempts to make sense of random brain activity by combining the activity with stored memories.

Stage 2 Sleep

Second stage of sleep, where a person is truly asleep; EEGs show K-complexes and sleep spindles, and there is much less conscious awareness of both the external world and inner mental activity.

K-Complexes

K-Complexes are a type of brainwave pattern seen on an EEG, typically associated with stage 2 sleep, characterized by a brief upsurge in brain activity.