Describe the dietary factors that regulate hemostasis
Under normal circumstances, hemostasis is tightly regulated, and dietary factors play a central role in hemostasis. Vitamin K; dietary fats; antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium; pro-oxidants such as iron and copper; and cell signals such as the presence of calcium ions are all integral to normal clotting, bleeding, and blood flow.
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A) micronutrient B) lipid C) free radical D) antioxidant
Which of the following is true of class I obesity?
A. BMI-for-age ? 40th percentile B. BMI-for-age ? 95th percentile C. BMI-for-age ? 10th percentile D. BMI-for-age ? 95th percentile E. BMI-for-age ? 40th percentile
When the amine group end of one amino acid is hooked to the acid group of the next amino acid, a(n) _____ bond is formed
1.amino 2.protein 3.side 4.structure 5.peptide
Calcium is essential for _____
a. cholesterol production b. normal utilization of glucose c. protein formation d. blood clotting e. a strong immune system