What is the sweetest-tasting simple carbohydrate in the diet?
A) ?glucose
B) ?lactose
C) ?fructose
D) ?sucrose
C
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Peristalsis is controlled by the
A) central nervous system. B) pituitary gland. C) hypothalamus. D) enteric nervous system.
A useful strategy to reduce the risk of developing hypertension is to
A. limit the use of pepper at the table and during food preparation. B. eat lots of prepackaged and canned foods. C. eat a kilocalorie-controlled diet to maintain a desirable body weight. D. eat plenty of protein.
The growth of the human brain is MOST rapid during what stage of life?
A) the first three years B) the teen years C) the first year D) the first five years
How does obesity increase the risk for developing hypertension?
a. Obesity is associated with altered kidney function and fluid retention leading to higher blood pressure b. The excess fat pads surrounding the kidneys impair blood flow to these organs and lead to higher output of renin c. Sodium intake in obese people significantly exceeds the recommended intake, thereby predisposing them to higher blood pressure d. Higher lipoprotein lipase activity in obese people triggers the angiotensin cascade, leading to increased peripheral resistance to blood flow