African Americans are more likely to die from heart disease than Caucasian Americans
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following statements is true?
A. Compared to babies who consume infant formula, breastfed babies are less likely to develop inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia. B. Breastfed infants generally develop more ear infections than babies who are fed infant formula. C. In the United States, children who were breastfed as infants are more likely to reach puberty faster than children who were fed formula as babies. D. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop allergies than babies who are fed infant formula.
Lydia thinks she is 6-weeks pregnant. While she was at a party, she ________, because she did not want to endanger the embryo that was developing inside her body.
A. drank only a few beers B. consumed only dry red wines C. limited her alcohol intake to one shot of liquor D. refused all alcoholic beverages
Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight from the fall to the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy is only eating an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner
Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises. In addition Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her menstrual period for 4 months. Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable. In addition to her dramatic weight loss, what other red flags for an eating disorder does Mandy exhibit? A) The beginning states of social isolation B) Strict and restrained eating patterns C) Loss of menstrual cycle D) Excessive exercise E) All of the above
Metabolic syndrome occurs when a person elevates their BMR as a result of regular physical activity
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false