All of the following are correct concerning minerals except:
a. they occur naturally in the earth's crust.
b. they are organic compounds.
c. they are chemical elements.
d. they are required in the diet in very small amounts compared to the energy nutrients.
b
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How is the change in lipid blood levels that occurs during pregnancy best described? a. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels decrease due to the increased water volume in the blood. b. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels remain the same as pre-pregnancy levels
c. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels both increase, though cholesterol to a lesser extent. d. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels fluctuate daily depending on when the fetus is building nerve cells. e. Cholesterol levels increase while triglyceride levels decrease compared to pre-pregnancy levels.
An ad for a weight-loss product contains several dishonest and misleading statements. Which of the following statements is a "red flag" statement that's in the ad?
A. This product is guaranteed to raise your metabolism by 400%, which is why it causes you to lose weight safely and rapidly. B. This product can damage your liver when combined with other drugs, so do not take it with alcohol and/or medications. C. This product should not be taken during pregnancy because it can harm your baby. D. This product may raise your blood pressure and increase your risk of a heart attack, so don't take more than the recommended dose.
Nitrogen makes up approximately ________ of the weight of an amino acid.
A. 24% B. 8% C. 16% D. 32%
When evaluating a family for disease risk, special attention should be given to diseases that appear before the age of
A) 10 to 20 years. B) 30 to 40 years. C) 50 to 60 years. D) 70 to 80 years.