Female adolescent athletes with low calcium consumption appear to be the highest-risk group of all adolescents for bone fractures.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Which statement is FALSE regarding fat-soluble vitamins?

A) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in adipose tissue and the liver. B) Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with dietary fat. C) Fat-soluble vitamins need to be consumed on a daily basis. D) Over-consumption of fat-soluble vitamins can lead to toxicity symptoms.

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In the reference man and woman, respectively, what percentage of body weight is fat??

A) ?10%, 20% B) ?15%, 27% C) ?30%, 40% D) ?45%, 55%

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Calcium supplements are absorbed best in an _______________ environment.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Athletes in certain sports are at increased risk for developing eating disorders. These sports include

A. weight-class sports such as boxing or wrestling. B. those where appearance is judged along with performance, such as gymnastics. C. those where thinness is thought to lead to improved performance. D. All the above

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