The best source of iodine in the American diet is:
a. shellfish.
b. iodized salt.
c. nuts.
d. milk products.
b
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A. half B. two-thirds C. one-third D. one quarter
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What will be an ideal response?
The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate foods based on their effect on:
a. blood glucose levels. b. blood cholesterol levels. c. weight. d. blood pressure.
Maggie is a 34-year-old mom of two children. She was told by her physician that she needs her gallbladder removed. Maggie panics and calls her mother saying, "Mom, I can't believe I have to have my liver removed! How am I going to live without my liver? You have to have a liver to survive and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and discuss what is going on. She
soon realizes that Maggie's liver is fine, but her gallbladder needs to be removed. All of the following are functions of the liver except: a. converting excess glucose to glycogen. b. converting excess carbohydrates into fat. c. detoxifying drugs and alcohol. d. secreting the majority of digestive enzymes.