Risks associated with use of prescription weight-loss medications include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
b. oily stools.
c. an increased desire to exercise.
d. increased blood pressure.
c
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According to the CDC, approximately how many Americans report experiencing foodborne illness each year?
A. 8 million B. 24 million C. 48 million D. 84 million
Which of the following statements is not a reason older adults are at greater risk of contracting foodborne illnesses?
A) Their immune systems have undergone age-related deterioration. B) Their stomachs produce less gastric juice. C) They eat a greater variety of foods. D) None of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes?
a. Glucagon b. Lipoprotein lipase c. Cellulite synthetase d. Lipoprotein synthetase e. Adipose lipase
A gene variation in the cells can occasionally cause an inborn error of metabolism. If this is discovered by a healthcare provider, the advice would be to: a. not worry because this is a temporary condition
b. eat a special diet that will minimize potential harm to the body. c. obtain a tissue transplant that will introduce new genes to the cells. d. avoid all processed foods. e. seek a second opinion.