The _____ process induced by periodontal pathogens may accelerate the progression of heart disease
a. aerobic
b. anaerobic
c. immune-suppressing
d. antigen-activation
e. inflammatory
e
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According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), dietary supplements include _______. (Check all that apply.)
a. tobacco. b. herbal or botanical products. c. vitamin or mineral pills. d. energy bars and energy drinks.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Healthy villi are longer than the villi which are characteristic of persons with celiac disease. 2. Modified food starch, dextrin, malt, or malt syrup need to be avoided by persons who are sensitive to wheat. 3. Coffee flavorings or creamers need to be avoided by persons who wish to avoid gluten.
Which of the following is the primary function of ascorbic acid?
A. It is required for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. B. It participates in the regulation of gene expression. C. It is required for the transport and metabolism of fat and cholesterol. D. It acts as an antioxidant and is required for collagen synthesis. E. It is required for normal red blood cell formation.
Theoretically, life expectancy could increase to:
A) 90-95 years. B) 100-105 years. C) 110-115 years. D) 130-135 years.