The size of visceral fat deposits can be closely estimated by measuring _____

a. blood pressure
b. blood glucose levels
c. waist circumference
d. skinfold thickness
e. triglyceride levels


c

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________ is an eating disorder that features recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging behaviors.

A. Binge-eating disorder B. Starvation C. Bulimia nervosa D. Anorexia

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The branch of science and medicine dedicated to the social, behavioral, psychological, and health issues of aging is called gerontology

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A person who is severely lacking in _____ may experience a sulfur deficiency

a. carbohydrate b. fatty acids c. protein d. vitamins

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John is a 22-year-old college student who eats on the run. He has decided to improve his diet with supplements. At the vitamin shop, the salesman suggests 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C, 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C, and 45 milligrams of iron. Which of these recommendations exceeds the DRI for the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for John?

A) vitamin C at 1,000 milligrams B) iron at 45 milligrams C) vitamin C at 5,000 milligrams

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