Discuss the use of the total cholesterol CONCENTRATION as a risk indicator for heart disease
What will be an ideal response
This measurement has been shown to be a useful predictor of heart disease risk. A low total cholesterol
concentration is considered to be good. For example, a concentration of <200 mg/ml is considered to be low risk,
whereas a concentration of ≠¥240 mg/dl is considered to be high risk.
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When your body gives the thirst signal, it is important to:
a. consider drinking fluids in the near future to prevent dehydration b. ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water. c. drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration. d. drink large volumes of plain water to prevent water intoxication. e. drink a sports beverage because thirst is a signal of electrolyte imbalance.
High-protein diets are recommended as pre-performance dietary regimens among adolescent athletes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Creatine supplements are effective for both strength and endurance athletes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Acetyl-CoA is a junction point for a number of metabolic processes, including metabolism of carbohydrate, lipid, and cholesterol.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false