Which of the following increases disease risks?

a. BMI 19-21
b. BMI 22-25
c. lower-body fat
d. central obesity


Ans: d. central obesity

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a. true b. false

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a. increased amino acid uptake by muscle cells. b. increased synthesis of tissue protein. c. increased fatty acids, ketones, and triglyceride levels in the blood. d. decreased breakdown of tissue protein (especially skeletal muscle protein).

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Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake, but would also increase

A. vitamin E intake. B. vitamin C intake. C. selenium intake. D. vitamin A intake.

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a. speed of weight loss. b. amount of weight lost. c. amount of fat lost. d. maintenance of weight loss afterward. e. amount of water lost.

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