A person's _______________________ refers to his or her total body mass minus fat mass.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: lean body mass
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An unbalanced diet severely deficient in protein (though often containing carbohydrate-rich foods) can result in __________; edema is a classic symptom.
a. Weight gain and accumulation of excess body fat b. Osteoporosis c. Dehydration d. Kwashiorkor
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________ contribute to the flexibility, structure, and proper functioning of cell membranes.
A. Carbohydrates B. Fat-soluble vitamins C. Saturated fatty acids D. Phospholipids
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A sign of heat stroke is skin that is red, hot, and dry (no sweating)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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According to NHANES surveys, the mean fat intake, as percent of total Kcal, in the United States today is:
a. 50% b. 45% c. 35% d. 25% e. 15%
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