Lorcaserin hydrochloride (Belviq®) is a weight-loss medication that work by
A. stimulating ghrelin release.
B. influencing appetite signals in the brain.
C. stimulating functional fibers.
D. blocking digestive enzymes.
Answer: B
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A) Center for Disease Control B) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System C) National Institutes of Health D) American Dietetic Association
Which of the following is the best recommendation concerning alcohol intake for women who are or may become pregnant?
a. Drink only during the last trimester. b. Limit drinks to 1 per day. c. Do not drink. d. Only drink light beer or wine coolers.
Fibers are often divided into two general groups by their _____ properties
1.physical 2.chemical 3.functional 4.all of these selections 5.physical and functional only
Which of the following is not true?
a. Sweat rates during strenuous exercise in the heat can be around 2 to 3 L/h. b. Ad libitum intake of water during exercise in the heat results in complete replacement of body-water losses. c. Accurate prescription of the amount of fluid that should be consumed is difficult without knowing the athlete's sweat rate under the prevailing weather conditions. d. In general, a person does not perceive the sensation of thirst until she or he has lost at least 2% of body weight through sweating. e. Sweat rates vary widely among individuals under the same ambient conditions.