Which Is the Most Accurate Statement About Beverage Consumption Practices

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.?

• A) The average calorie intake from beverages among U.S. adults increases with age.
• B) Vegetable juices are a concern because their intake adds a significant amount of discretionary calories.
• C) The mild diuretic effect of a moderate intake of caffeinated beverages does not prevent people from meeting fluid needs.
• D) Because artificially sweetened carbonated beverages are chosen most often, beverages do not crowd more nutritious foods out of the diet.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain genetic information in the form of DNA, organized with proteins to form genes.

Centromere

The region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together, playing a crucial role in chromosome movement during cell division.

Chromatids

Each of the two thread-like strands into which a chromosome divides longitudinally during cell division. Each contains a double helix of DNA.

Nuclear Envelope

Double membrane that surrounds the nucleus in eukaryotic cells and is connected to the endoplasmic reticulum; has pores that allow substances to pass between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.