What is syndrome X?
What will be an ideal response?
Syndrome X is a group of risk factors that collectively increase the risk for heart disease. The risk factors include abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, elevated blood levels of triglycerides, a low level of HDL cholesterol, too much insulin in the blood, and smaller and denser LDL cholesterol particles.
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A) ?one B) two C) three D) five
This method of determining fat-free mass uses a weak electrical current that passes through body tissue but is impeded by tissues that contain little water (such as fat)
a. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry b. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) c. BMI d. All of the above
The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in muscles
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The "kinds" or species of birds sold for food in the United States include
a. chicken and turkey. b. duck and goose. c. guinea hens and pigeons. d. all of the above are sold as poultry