Which of the following vitamins has been noted as preventing the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins?
a. A
b. E
c. K
d. D2
e. D3
ANS: B
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What is the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome for a woman who is 40 years old compared with a 20 year old?
a. One-half as much b. About the same c. 25 times higher d. 100 times higher
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teammate worries about Maya's energy and hydration during practice and games so she frequently brings her low-fat, king-size candy bars containing 80 grams of carbohydrate per bar. Maya usually eats the whole thing and gives her friend lots of hugs for caring for her. Her team training begins with a warm-up, then moves into sprint conditioning drills and shooting practice, and ends with a cool-down. After the team practice, individual strength training is mandatory 3days a week. True or false: When Maya refuses to drink water to support optimal hydration, this is increasing her risk of thermal injury.? A) True B) False
Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.
A. 200 B. 250 C. 450 D. 350