All of the following are features of osteoarthritis except
a. high BMI is a risk factor.
b. nicotine intake reduces inflammation and increases flexibility.
c. it is the most common type of arthritis that disables older people.
d. weight loss improves the symptoms in the hands as well as the weight-bearing joints.
Ans: b. nicotine intake reduces inflammation and increases flexibility.
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a. the main energy source for the brain b. used for growth and tissue repair c. stored in the liver and muscles d. used to fuel physical activity e. used as an insulator to preserve body heat
Low weight gain increases the risk of:
a. spina bifida. b. intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). c. a macrosomic baby. d. cleft palate. e. rickets.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement accurately describes carbohydrate in milk and milk products?
a. A cup of chocolate milk provides about 6 g of carbohydrate. b. Most cheeses contain little, if any, carbohydrate. c. Cottage cheese provides about 12 g of carbohydrate per cup. d. A cup of fruit-filled yogurt yields about 3 g of carbohydrate. e. A cup of nonfat milk yields almost 25 grams of carbohydrate.