The germ is the portion of a wheat kernel that contains most of the _____
A) fats
B) vitamins
C) fiber
D) starch
B
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How does the type of body fat and the distribution of that fat affect the risk of degenerative diseases?
What will be an ideal response?
When a woman develops carbohydrate intolerance during pregnancy, it means that _____.
A. she dislikes carbohydrate-containing foods B. her pancreas cannot produce insulin, so glucose cannot enter the cells C. she has developed insulin resistance in liver and muscle cells D. carbohydrates cause the insulin-producing cells of her body to degenerate E. the fetus is unable to obtain glucose from the mother's bloodstream
Roles that phytochemicals play in disease reduction include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. acting as hormone-initiating substances in cancer. b. decreasing formation of blood clots. c. blocking or neutralizing enzymes that promote the development of cancer. d. serving as antioxidants that prevent and repair damage to cells due to oxidation.
In which of the following ways is exercise effective in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease?
a. Moderate reduction of blood pressure if hypertensive b. Moderate reduction of blood lipids if elevated c. Reduction of weight if overweight or obese d. All of the above